Start2Finish (Running & Reading Club Coach/Youth Mentor)

Organization Name: Start2Finish
Opportunity Title: Running & Reading Club Coach/Youth Mentor
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Less than 6 months, 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: October 31, 2023
End Date: May 31, 2024

Email: zoe.sherar@start2finishonline.org
Website: https://www.start2finishonline.org/
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

Start2Finish is recruiting new volunteers to join us in facilitating our Running & Reading Clubs in 3 Kingston Elementary Schools. The R&R program addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among children experiencing poverty/deprivation in the communities it services. The R&R clubs are for children in grades 1-6. About the opportunity: – Once a week, after-school – ~2 hours/session (October to December, January to May) – Facilitate games, exercise & running activities – Facilitate one-on-one and/or group discussions – Read stories – Build meaningful connections and have fun! What you bring to the table: – Passion for change – Enjoy working with children – Strong communicator – Leadership skills – A current vulnerable sector check (or able to obtain one) – Access to reliable transportation (car, city bus, etc.) School Clubs & Times (Choose the one that works best with your schedule): Molly Brant Elementary: Tuesdays 2:40 – 4:40pm John Grave Simcoe Public School: Wednesdays 2:50 – 4:50pm Ecole Polson Park Public School: Thursdays 3:40 – 5:40pm Volunteer Information: https://www.start2finishonline.org/volunteer Club Locations: https://www.start2finishonline.org/running-reading-club-locations Volunteer Application: https://timecounts.app/start2finish Contact: Zoe Sherar (zoe.sherar@start2finishonline.org)