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| About the Position | |
| The Story Garden Sheridan Centre, Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, ON, Canada Mississauga, Brampton | |
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The 'Grandpals Project' needs seniors to volunteer in the following ways: I. Story Circles (Tuesday (weekly) from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm) - Seniors will share stories/experiences with children based on a theme (or object) suggested by the session facilitator - Seniors also will have the opportunity to lead 'story circle' sessions II. Story Keepers (Wednesday (weekly) from 1 - 4 pm) - Seniors will document/share their stories/experiences through scrapbooking III. 'Bridging the Gap' (Tuesday (weekly) from 3 - 5 pm) - Seniors will reciprocate with teens (who will acquaint seniors with 'social media') by sharing 'pre-technology' games/crafts that remembers the 'old ways' and shows that they're still fun! The Project seeks seniors to volunteer in a variety of roles. For example: > 'Recruiters' (who will reach into the seniors' communities (associations, residences, etc.) to inform, invite, and secure participation by seniors) > 'Activity Coordinators' (who will organize seniors and their transport to/from their residences) > Seniors to help with language interpretation, if needed (in keeping with 'diversity and inclusiveness') > Seniors to help market the weekly sessions ('get the word out') > Seniors to monitor/assist in delivery of the weekly sessions There are 'leadership roles' available (see separate 'posting' - 'Volunteer Lead - Grandpals Project') PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, as the project is ALREADY ACTIVE (FIRST 'tea party' - April 26th)! Thank you! |
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+ Great opportunity to join with other older adults and youth + Learn/enhance your skills/experience in respect of program coordination/promotion + 'Network' and expand your social circle + Add to your knowledge of your local community (especially its 'diversity and inclusiveness') + Enjoy constructive interaction with children and their families + Personal satisfaction that your volunteerism will have contributed towards the success of the 'Grandpals Project', an important outreach embracing seniors and youth |
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● Minimum age - 55 ● Solid oral/written English communication skills ● Prior programming/event experience welcome ● Friendly, engaging, confident in interaction with children (and teen youth) ● Fluency in another language welcome ● Organized, committed to abide by Project schedule(s) ● Willingness to volunteer as part of a team, and independently |
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| 'Grandpals Project' orientation/training will be arranged, having regard to your specific role. | |
| Culture & Heritage, Education & Learning, Youth Programs, Event Planning, Marketing/Promotion, Parent & Child Support, Program Coordination, Literacy, Senior Support, Transportation | |
| How to Contact | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Social Media | |
| http://www.thestorygarden.ca | |
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