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| About the Position | |
| Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services Sheridan Centre, Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, ON, Canada Mississauga | |
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The 'Summer Camp Assistant' typically will assume various 'roles' and carry through a variety of tasks, including: - Assist in planning daily group activities - Assist in planning field trips and other field activities pertaining to interest of the group - Support the learning process of participants, by one-on-one and group attention, as needed - Promote individual (and group) participation in various activities, plus continue to spark interest and curiosity in the activities that are planned - Exercise best efforts to ensure that everyone participates and enjoys all aspects of the program - Be aware of cultural differences and ensure that the rights of all participants are respected, while promoting mutual respect and cooperation among the participants - Ensure that health & safety protocols are followed (eg. diet, allergies, hygiene, safe use of equipment) - Perform other related tasks, as requested PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (this is a summer season opportunity that begins July 2nd). GAIN IMMEDIATE ACCESS to the PICS volunteer application process by 'clicking the yellow box 'Apply Now!, below. Thank you! |
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+ If you enjoy being part of a child's learning and recreational experiences, this 'role' is designed for you! + Excellent opportunity to apply your skills/experience in delivering a quality children's program (add to your resume) + Assist newcomer families in Peel region, and make a tangible, lasting difference + Share your Canadian experience with newcomers to Canada + Means by which you can learn about other cultures, newcomers' unique challenges, while fulfilling your commitment to 'diversity and inclusiveness' in your community + 'Network' with like-minded volunteers and PCIS staff + Enjoy engaging young children to enjoy learning, and have fun! + Gain volunteer hours (secondary school students may earn hours towards their '40 hour' community service graduation requirement) |
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● Minimum age - 15 ● Minimum volunteering commitment - 3 WEEKS (Mon thru Fri, usually 8:30am to 3pm), preferably longer in order to promote program continuity ● Fluency in oral/written English (additional language(s) welcome) ● Prior experience planning/delivering young children's recreational activities is an asset ● Friendly, confident, comfortable in volunteering with young children ● Commitment to 'diversity and inclusiveness' (ready to learn about/from newcomers) ● Capacity to learn, develop worthwhile activities for the summer camp ● Ability to volunteer as part of a team, plus independently with minimal supervision ● Organized, reliable, punctual, respectful of the schedule PLEASE NOTE: Because this 'role' necessarily involves close contact with young children, a satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' is required |
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| Orientation and training will be provided (to be arranged) | |
| Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Youth Programs, Settlement & Integration, Program Coordination, Youth Mentorship, Multilingual, Newcomer Support | |
| How to Contact | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Social Media | |
| http://www.polycultural.org | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Polycultural | |
| https://twitter.com/polycultural | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/polycultural-immigrant-&-community-services | |
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