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About the Position
Position:
3357 - Conversation Circles with Youth and Seniors - (Age 14-22 and 55+)
Organization:
Location:
Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Virtual

Goal

The SAVVY: Conversation Circles is an intergenerational program that holds space for older adults (age 55+) and youth (14-22) to come together to have meaningful discussions about social issues through dialogue, knowledge-sharing and fun activities.


Description

We meet virtually twice a month on Wednesdays at 6:00P.M. 

Activities consist of:

  • Having an intergenerational conversation about a social issue
  • Participating in a workshop
  • Participating in fun icebreakers and games
  • Hearing from local community organizations and leaders
  • Group volunteering  

Participants will have the opportunity to sign up to lead a conversation, share a skill or facilitate their own workshop! 


Benefits

High school students can earn volunteer hours for participating and receive additional hours if they choose to facilitate a session.

Intergenerational programs bridge generational gaps and foster relationships between individuals of various ages, while also addressing issues such as mental wellbeing, loneliness and isolation, ageism, cultural identity gaps, digital divides and more.


Qualifications

  • Must be residing in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon)
  • Youth must be between 14-22
  • Older Adults must be age 55+

Min Age: 14
Max Age: 99   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Medium Term (4 - 6 months) commitment starting 2024-10-02 AND ending 2025-03-31
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Wednesday Evening

Training

Onboarding will occur once the program begins.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Education & Learning, Youth Programs, Senior Support, Youth Mentorship
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults



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