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About the Position
Position:
3842 - Virtual Coach and Mentor (Brainworx Coach)
Organization:
Position Address:
4230 Sherwoodtowne Boulevard, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Location:
Virtual

Goal

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


Description

A S2F Virtual Coach plays a significant role in encouraging children weekly to achieve positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help build confidence and motivation within children, while reducing learning gaps and developing a lifelong love of learning.

Our Brainworx! is an online afterschool program for students in grades 1-6 and runs twice a week between Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, for 30-40 minutes each session.  We focus on physical activity, literacy, and social-emotional development.  Each group has 10-12 students and 3-4 coaches.  Our Brainworx program has various start times between 3:30pm - 7:30pm EST.  

We’re looking for reliable, tech-savvy volunteers to support students in grades 1–6 through virtual sessions. As a Virtual Volunteer, you’ll help create a fun, inclusive, and consistent online learning space where kids feel seen and supported. Join us in creating real impact—one virtual session at a time!

Details:

- October to May; October to December; January to May (winter and spring term only available)

- 30-40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)

- Flexible timing, between 3:30-7:30pm EST

- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group

- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths

- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programming


Benefits

- Use your talents: Bring your skills in leading, team building, organizing, planning, etc as part of a team, and develop new ones.  

- Improve wellbeing: A great way to benefit your own mental and physical wellbeing in a fun environment!

- Network: Meet other like-minded people from all different walks of life. Work together and learn from each other.

- Make a difference: Most importantly, make a lasting impact by supporting young students for a better future.


Qualifications

Leadership

Verbal communication

Enthusiastic engagement

Problem solving

Group facilitation

Teamwork

Experience working with children is beneficial

   

Min Age: 16
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, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening

Training

Training will be provided


More Details
Areas of Interest: Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Program Coordination, Literacy, Youth Mentorship
Accessibility: Fully Accessible Workplace
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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