St John Ambulance, Barrie Simcoe Muskoka, Babysitting and Home Alone Courses

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St John Ambulance

Service: Babysitting and Home Alone Courses

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Record #: CWD3226

Last Modified: 10 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2024

Contacts

Office Phone	705-726-0991
E-Mail	yorksimcoemuskoka@sja.ca
Website	https://www.sja.ca/en
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnAmbulanceBarrieSimcoeMuskoka LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/st-john-ambulance-barrie-simcoe-muskoka X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/StJohnBSM
Primary Contact	Sandra Brown, Client Services Representative; Phone: 705-726-0991, ext 20

Addresses

Address & Map	Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7
Intersection	Bradford St and Simcoe St
Mailing Address	Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie Canada L4N 6S7
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Babysitting Course

Provides a one day (8 hour) course teaching the basics of babysitting (child care, safety, basic first aid and emergency handling)
course emphasizes safety rules, responding to emergencies, and developing leadership skills
Babysitting book and certificate provided upon successful completion

Home Alone Course

for young people (aged 10 and over) that will be spending short periods of time home alone
course helps children develop the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time, e.g. how to prevent problems, how to handle real-life situations

Volunteer Description

Volunteer opportunities include:

Medical First Responder Members that provide first aid services at public functions upon request
Child car seat education inspections and clinics available with appointment
Youth Cadet Program
Dog Therapy Program where dogs and their handlers visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools and libraries
Bingo Volunteers

Service Details

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours	Hours vary, call or visit website for more information
Areas Served	Alliston ; Barrie ; Bradford ; Collingwood ; Muskoka District
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 10 year(s) - 15 year(s)
Application	Pre-register by phone, payment required at time of pre-registration Must bring a doll (about 50cm tall), pen or pencil, and a lunch to classes
Languages	English; French - courses can be arranged as needed
Fees	Program - $70, HST Exempt

Subjects

Service Categories

Babysitting Instruction ; Personal Safety Education

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