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About the Position
Position:
3838 - Running & Reading Club Mentor/Coach: St.Louis
Organization:
Position Address:
1450 Lewisham Drive, Mississauga ON, L5J 3R3
Location:
Mississauga

Goal

Start2Finish provides access to enrichment literacy and well-being supports to marginalized elementary school-aged children living in poverty/deprivation within Canada.


Description

Make a Difference After School – Become a Running & Reading Club Mentor!

Join the fun and impact lives with the Start2Finish Running & Reading Club—a unique after-school program that promotes literacy, healthy active living, and play for children aged 6–13 (Grades 1–6).

Just one afternoon a week for two hours, you’ll support students through meaningful activities that help them stay in school, build self-confidence, and form positive relationships with peers and mentors.

You don’t need to be a runner—there’s a role for everyone!

As a Volunteer Mentor, you’ll:✅ Participate in fun fitness activities📖 Read one-on-one with children🥪 Help serve healthy snacks🔠 Lead or support engaging literacy games and activities

With your support, students will feel seen, supported, and empowered to dream big. Be the reason a child discovers their confidence and a brighter future!


Benefits

Give back to the community in a meaningful way

Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts

Skill and personal development

Develop a sense of accomplishment

Reference letter upon request (minimum 1 term volunteering required)

Enhance your health and well-being

Have fun!

 


Qualifications

Leadership

Verbal communication

Enthusiastic engagement

Problem solving

Group facilitation

Teamwork

Experience working with children is beneficial

Min Age: 17
Max Age: 75   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Short Term (3 months or less) commitment starting 2026-10-01 AND ending 2026-12-17
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Tuesday Afternoon

Program is one afternoon per week Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm 

Arrival 15 minutes before the shift and 15 minutes after the program for dismissal and clean up


Training

Training will be provided


More Details
Areas of Interest: Education & Learning, Program Coordination, Literacy, Youth Mentorship
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Groups, Co-op Placements, Older Adults
Apply before: 2026-09-25



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.start2finishonline.org
https://www.facebook.com/Start2FinishOnline/
https://twitter.com/S2Fonline
https://www.youtube.com/start2finishonline
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