Scrabble Club Social Connector
(CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds)
Position ID: V-BAR0205
Last Modified: 04 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Nov 2024
Opportunity Details: Scrabble Club Social Connector
| Contact | Jenna Wickens, MatureMinds Coordinator, CFS Counselling + Wellbeing; Phone: 705-627-1716 * 705-726-2503 ext 140; Email: jwickens@cfssc.ca |
| Duties | Are you a wordsmith who loves people? We are looking for older adult volunteers to help newcomers to Canada feel welcome. Help newcomers get socially connected and practice English by playing scrabble! An extensive vocabulary is not necessary (there are dictionaries for that :)) so if you are friendly and want to make a meaningful contribution by helping newcomers, this could be the club for you! Scrabble Club will last four weeks, allowing volutneers to build relationships with newcomers. |
| Benefits | Social engagement, meaningful interactions, opportunity to help others, exercise your brain while playing scrabble |
| Clients | Newcomers to Canada - variety of ages, backgrounds, cultures |
| Ages | 125 year(s) and under |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Newcomer Assistance ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills - be able to help explain words used, engage in conversation. ; Friendly & Outgoing - be a source of welcome to newcomers. Friendliness is more important than being outgoing. Quiet friends are welcome! ; Listening Skills - active listening is an asset. Will be needed to navigate different languages and experiences. ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) - 1 day of training, 4 week program |
| Interaction Level | Small Group - in person |
| Minimum Hours | 1.5 / Week |
| Seasons | Fall |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
| Location | 20 Anne Street South, Barrie (CFS Counselling + Wellbeing office) |
| Number of Positions | Barrie 6 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Transportation | There is a bus stop right outside of the Cathodic Family Services building. |
| Cost | Free |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Volunteer application, references |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland |
Agency Details: CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds
| Office Phone | 705-726-2503 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-726-2503 |
| Fax | 705-726-2570 |
| info@cfssc.ca | |
| Website | cfssc.ca/ |
| Address & Map | 20 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |