GrandPal- Intergenerational Story Teller

(CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, MatureMinds, Barrie - Anne St S)

Position ID: V-BAR0214
Last Modified: 22 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2023

Opportunity Details: GrandPal- Intergenerational Story Teller

Contact Jenna Wickens, MatureMinds Coordinator, CFS Counseling & Wellbing; Phone: 705-726-2503 ext 140 * 705-627-1716; Email: jwickens@cfssc.ca
Duties

GrandPals are older adults (not necessarily Grandparents) who love children and want to make a difference for generations to come. GrandPals are trained in the stories they have to share over 5 weeks. After training, we connect GrandPals with a classroom where they meet with the same 2-4 students over a period of 8 weeks. The stories that GrandPals share about their own lives become part of the students' curriculum. Students capture the stories presented in written assignments as well as art projects.

More Info Link www.grandpals.ca
Benefits Social engagement, intergenerational interaction, purposeful work, opportunities to pass on stories, opportunity to reduce ageism, meaningful friendship building
Clients Students
Ages 55 year(s) - 122 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Friend / Penpal ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Social Interaction ; Youth Engagement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Ability to recollect stories and share them ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work
Commitment Length Short Term (3 months or less) - 5 weeks of training + 8 weeks in class
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 1.5 / Day
Number of Positions Barrie ; Innisfil 
 
16 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Training is provided - 5 weeks of 1.5 hours a week
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Application, references, vulnerable sector check
Community Sets Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland

Agency Details: CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, MatureMinds, Barrie - Anne St S

Office Phone 705-726-2503
Toll Free Phone 1-888-726-2503
Fax 705-726-2570
E-Mail info@cfssc.ca
Website cfssc.ca/
Address & Map
20 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 2C6