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| About the Position | |||
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Position: 1737 - Newcomers Art Program (ACTIVE during the COVID-19 Emergency: Please APPLY!) | |||
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Position Address: Various schools in central and east Mississauga, Ontario, PLUS 'VIRTUAL' (from volunteer's home) | |||
Location: Mississauga, Virtual | |||
GoalFor just a few hours twice a month, you can help a child succeed! Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is different from other mentoring organizations, in that we seek volunteers who are committed and consistent, willing to serve at least 1 year, AND, we hope, until a child graduates high school. Studies show that by doing so, our mentoring services help kids stay in school, avoid risky behaviour, and our invaluable volunteers in turn experience first-hand the importance, satisfaction, and joy of helping others in our communities, notably newcomer youth. Our 'Art Program' is a mentoring program for newcomer children, including Syrian newcomers, in grades 2 - 5, usually conducted at elementary schools in Mississauga. The program provides opportunities for self-expression, English language skill development and supportive interactions with mentors. Children and mentors usually meet weekly in schools within a supportive group setting to share creative art, drama and music activities.During the COVID-19 Emergency, meetings will be 'virtual', online via ZOOM. Details will be worked out between our volunteers and BBBS staff. |
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Description[ PLEASE NOTE: The 'Art Program' is active during the COVID-19 Emergency, and we are screening volunteer applications 'virtually' (telephone/email/online - ZOOM, etc.) ]The 'Newcomers Art Program' is a mentoring program for newcomer youth, that includes Syrian newcomer children, in Central and East Mississauga schools in grades 2 - 5. The program curriculum provides opportunities for self-expression, English language skills development, and supportive interactions with mentors. Newcomer children will be matched one-to-one with a volunteer, and will meet weekly in the school during the school day within a supportive group setting for creative art, drama, and music activities with their mentors, WHEN the COVID-19 Emergency is over,During the Emergency, the 'Art Program' continues, 'remotely'. Volunteer mentors will connect to their matches via ZOOM, and our program has been adapted to maximize 'virtual' interaction. PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY for this mentoring opportunity. Volunteer clients of Volunteer MBC should click the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/before) to confirm your interest in pursuing this position. You will gain immediate access to the BBBS 'volunteer application' webpage. Please follow the steps outlined. Thank you! |
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Benefits+ Our 'Big Brothers' and 'Big Sisters' make huge positive, lasting differences in the lives of so many young people in the Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon communities+ IF you intend a career in early childhood education, this 'role' will be a valuable volunteering experience+ Opportunity to improve your skills/experience in using 'virtual' connectivity (eg. ZOOM) effectively+ Enjoy the immense personal satisfaction of being a key part of our mentoring programs! |
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Qualifications> All mentors must be at least 18 years old, be living in Canada for at least 3 years, volunteers are required to provide a clean police record check and should have a keen interest in, or passion for, working with children from diverse cultures (fluency in languages in addition to English is welcome)>> A background in 'Arts & Crafts' (and visual art - drawing, painting) is most welcome>>> Volunteers must have access to devices (ie. PC, laptop) and be comfortable using ZOOM, during the COVID-19 Emergency>>>> Volunteering engagement must be for a MINIMUM of 1 YEAR, with adherence to the program and training schedules*** SCREENING will be 'virtual' during the COVID-19 Emergency (telephone/email/online interview(s) via ZOOM) Police Check: Required Resume:Not required Driver's Licence: Not required Proof of Vaccination: Not required |
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Time CommitmentThis is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days - Tuesday Afternoon, Thursday Afternoon This program usually runs during school hours on either a Tuesday or Thursday, the precise day/schedule to be determined in view of COVID-19.The program is expected to start whenever the school year resumes (subject to confirmation). |
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TrainingOrientation and training are provided, and during the COVID-19 Emergency, these sessions will be 'virtual', via ZOOM. |
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More DetailsAreas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Career Mentorship, Youth Programs, Social Media, Settlement & Integration, Parent & Child Support, Youth Mentorship, Multilingual, Newcomer Support
Accessibility: Unknown, Fully Accessible Workplace Ideal for: Individuals, Groups |
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| http://peel.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |||
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| http://@BBBSofPeel | |||
| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzYBtceY-mivJ4-sTg8tHQ | |||
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