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About the Position
Position:
3840 - Running & Reading Club Mentor/Coach: St. Valentine
Organization:
Position Address:
5610 Heatherleigh Ave, Mississauga, ON L5V 2V7
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!

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
 - Wednesday Afternoon

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

 arrival 15 minutes before the shift to set up and 15 minutes after the program for dismissal and clean up


Training

Training will be provided


More Details
Areas of Interest: Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, 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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