Remote After-School Volunteer Mentor (French)
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.) Inc. |
| Address: | 251-A Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 1N8 |
| Website: | http://www.needsinc.ca |
| Organizational Description: | The Needs Centre provides accessible services and support to immigrant and refugee children and youth, and their families. Our goal is to enhance their integration into Canadian society by providing youth with employment, education and social recreation programs supported by psycho-social educators. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4001 |
| Description of Duties: | Volunteer mentors will remotely assist clients in our Remote After-School Mentorship Program for newcomer and refugee children and youth in Grades 1 through 12 in French. Volunteer mentors help provide tutoring support in various subject areas including but not limiting to English, math, science, social studies, health education etc., assist newcomer and refugee children and youth develop and foster positive relationships with adults in a safe environment, provide support to help develop, practice, and improve English Language Skills. |
| Skills Required: | Responsible, reliable, patient, tolerant, committed to the program, must be a positive role model (no criminal record or current gang activity). Experience working with youth an asset but not necessarily required |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Work with youth, gain leadership and communication skills. Learn about issues facing immigrants and refugees |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening 2.5 hours per week minimum 3 months |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteers@needsinc.ca Phone: 204-940-1279 Online: bit.ly/NEEDSVolunteers |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
