English Language Program for Seniors (ELP) Classroom Volunteer
Organization Details | |
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Organization Name: | A & O: Support Services for Older Adults |
Address: | 200-207 Donald Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5 |
Website: | https://www.aosupportservices.ca/ |
Organizational Description: | Since 1957, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults. Our programs fall under 3 pillars of service: Safety & Security, Social Engagement and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans. |
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Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4036 |
Description of Duties: | A & O Senior Immigrant Settlement Services requires culturally sensitive volunteers, who enjoy working with older adults in our English Language Program for Seniors (ELP) Classroom. The volunteer: - Helps students with classroom activities, including small group work and other learning activities. - Assists classroom teacher by working one-on-one or with small groups of students as assigned. |
Skills Required: | - Culturally sensitive - Interest in working with people from different cultures and with older adults - Leadership skills and experience in facilitating groups - Friendly and welcoming manner - Excellent English communication skills - Dedicated, reliable, and patient - Willing to accept direction and supervision from staff |
Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Group facilitation skills Leaderships skills EAL teacher |
Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
Time Commitment: | Daytime Minimum of two hours per week |
Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
How to Apply: |
Email: MKapoor@aosupportservices.ca Phone: 204-956-6440 |
Closing Date: | Mar 31, 2024 |