GrandPal- Intergenerational Team member
(CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds)
Position ID: V-BAR0207
Last Modified: 04 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Nov 2024
Opportunity Details: GrandPal- Intergenerational Team member
| Contact | Jenna Wickens, MatureMinds Coordinator, CFS Counselling + Wellbeing; Phone: 705-627-1716 * 705-726-2503 ext 140; Email: jwickens@cfssc.ca |
| Duties | Be part of a unique intergenerational initiative that connects generations through the power of storytelling. Volunteers will get 5 weeks of training and then will spend 8 weeks in an elementary school classroom sharing stories and building relationships. Volunteers must love children! |
| More Info Link | grandpals.ca |
| Benefits | The GrandPals stories expose students to diverse world views. Helps anchor generations and create a sense of belonging. Interactions inspire creativity and imagination that result in enriched learning and lasting pieces of work both students and GrandPals can be proud of. |
| Clients | Elementary school students (grades 5-8) |
| Ages | 55 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Culture & Heritage ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Friend / Penpal ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - Training is approximately 5 weeks. In class time will be 8 weeks. Contact Jenna for more information about the program. |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Location | Barrie, Innisfil, Midland |
| Number of Positions | Barrie ; Innisfil ; Midland ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; South Simcoe ; Springwater 40 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - Brunch & Learn ; Training is provided - 5 weeks of training |
| 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 |