Running & Reading Club Mentor - Oakville
(Start2Finish, Running & Reading Club)
Opportunity Details: Running & Reading Club Mentor - Oakville
Comments | Start2Finish’s volunteers are people from all walks of life who are linked by a common thread: A desire to help eradicate child poverty across the nation. |
Contact | Michelle Wray, Start2Finish; Phone: 905-319-1885; Email: michelle.wray@start2finishonline.org |
Duties | The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future. Information to highlight:
Roles and Responsibilities:
Location, day & times: APPLY NOW: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/forms/f011dd97-7cee-438f-aab4-076f32809d3b |
More Info Link | https://www.start2finishonline.org/running-reading-club |
Benefits | - Work experience - Professional reference provided for up to 2 years - Meet new people - Develop friendships and professional contacts - Make a difference in the lives of under-serviced children - Challenge yourself - Experience personal growth - Access to orientation, training, and support - An inclusive environment - Providing volunteer recognition |
Clients | Students in grades 1-6 |
Ages | 18 year(s) - 80 year(s) |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Couples ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Child Care ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Games ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Reading / Literacy ; Student Placement ; Youth Engagement |
Skills/Experience | Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Once a week, same day & time, for 2 hours each session. |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Winter ; February to May 2024 |
Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Running & Reading Clubs operate at Elementary Schools. Each school has a varying level of accessibility accommodations. |
Location | 357 Bartos Drive, Oakville ON L6K 3E5 |
Number of Positions | Oakville: 15 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector check is required for all volunteers 18+ |
Start Date | On or after 04 Mar 2024 |
End Date | 23 May 2024 |
Agency Details: Start2Finish, Running & Reading Club
Office Phone | 905-319-1885 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-888-320-8844 |
info@start2finishonline.org | |
Website | www.start2finishonline.org/running-reading-club |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | 4230 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, Unit 303 Mississauga, ON L4Z 2G6 |