Children's After School Program Assistant
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | IRCOM Inc |
| Address: | 95 Ellen Street Winnipeg MB R3A 1S8 |
| Website: | http://www.ircom.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Newcomer Families |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 2823 |
| Description of Duties: | Children's Program Assistants operate in IRCOM's Children's Program as part of our After School Programs (ASP). Children's Program runs from 4-6pm Monday to Friday (except Wednesdays) with some exceptions. Duties and Responsibilities -Act as a positive role model at all times -Actively engage with children and participate in program activities -Build relationships with the children in a way appropriate to their age -Maintain good communication with IRCOM staff -Assist with set up and clean up -Be familiar with program guidelines and help enforce them as needed and appropriate -Ask IRCOM staff for assistance as needed and appropriate -Speak English during program times -Minimize distractions (turn off cell phones) -Sign in and out of each shift -If under 18, must check in with staff mentor at the end of each shift |
| Skills Required: | -Must be friendly and approachable -Must be sensitive to cultural differences and the impact of previous experiences on children -Must be flexible, as programs sometimes change last minute -Experience working with children an asset, but not required -Experience as a newcomer or working with newcomers an asset, but not required -Must complete required trainings provided by IRCOM (see below) -Must complete a satisfactory criminal record check and child abuse registry check -Must be 15 years or older |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Benefits -A chance to build relationships and support newcomer children -A chance to learn about other cultures and share your own -Many chances to experience new activities -Access to all trainings offered to IRCOM volunteers -The chance to develop your own communication and leadership skills -Participate in volunteer recognition events held throughout the year -Reference letter provided after 3 months of consistent volunteer service |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening The program runs from 4 - 6 PM Monday to Friday (except Wednesdays) during school year. In the summer, program runs 1 - 4 PM Monday to Fridays (except Wednesdays). The minimum time commitment is three months and minimum 2 hours per week. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Speaks another language (other than French or English): open to other languages |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: ircom.ca/programs/volunteer-community-services-program/ |
| Closing Date: | Jun 30, 2024 |
