Start2Finish (Running & Reading Club Coach/Youth Mentor)
Organization Name: Start2FinishOpportunity 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 requiredAppropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
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)
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