Volunteer Coach-Mentor (kids.now)

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Volunteer Coach-Mentor
(kids.now)

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Position ID: 2411

Last Modified: 19 Mar 2013

Last Full Update: 19 Mar 2013

Opportunity Details

Contact

Ms Paula Sanchez, Director of National Programs, Kids.Now; Phone: 416-488-4848; Email: psanchez@kidsnowcanada.org

More Info Link

www.kidsnowcanada.org

Duties

As a volunteer coach-mentor you will be group mentoring a group of 10 grade 7 and 8 students at their school location for 12 weeks, 1 day a week, 1 hour and a half, right after school hours.

Benefits

You will empower the youth with life success skills: Self Esteem, Communication Skills, Goal Setting, Conflict Resolution and Stress Management. The program allows youth believe in themselves and reach their full potential.

Clients

Youth in grades 7 and 8 in Hamilton.

Dates and Times

Tuesday: Afternoon
Wednesday: Afternoon
Thursday: Afternoon

Volunteer chooses which day works best for them. Only 1 day a week, for 12 consecutive weeks for 1 hour and a half. That is the commitment.

Seasons

Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; Our programs run with the school calendar year.

Location

Various locations.

Number of Positions

Hamilton Central: 5 individual(s) ; Hamilton East: 5 individual(s) ; Hamilton West: 5 individual(s)

15 individual(s) needed in total.

Suitable for OSSD

Yes

Minimum Hours

1.5 / Week

Commitment Length

Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months) ; * Program lasts 12 weeks consecutive
* 1 day a week (volunteer chooses the most suitable day)
* 1 hour and half per session
* Program starts at school right after school

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Volunteer training and program materials are provided.

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group ; There is a high interaction with a group of 10 kids in grade 7 and 8 and 1 volunteer coach-mentor per program.

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Assistant - Children's Programs, Services & Events ; Assistant - Education ; Mentoring Services

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