Book Bike Volunteers
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | West Broadway Youth Outreach |
| Address: | 646 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3C 0G6 |
| Website: | www.westbroadwayyouthoutreach.com |
| Organizational Description: | WBYO is a drop-in recreational & life skills program for youth aged 4-12 in the West Broadway area & beyond. We provide year round, free after-school & summer programming in a safe, fun and nurturing environment. WBYO ensures that local children have opportunities to learn and grow in an atmosphere where their basic emotional, social and educational needs are met and supported by positive role models. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | At WBYO, we believe in giving back and spreading our love of reading and literacy. We have created a mobile library that consists of approximately 150 different books at reading levels for all ages. You will be spending summer days biking to different parks and local spaces and engaging and reading with children; you will be handing out Library Cards that, once stamped 10 times, can be traded in for an ice cream at any Zeid's FoodFare location in Winnipeg. |
| Skills Required: | Patience Fun-loving Atmosphere Speaking/Writing English, French or Spanish Ability to assist elementary children with reading |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Child Development Child Psychology Education |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Between the hours of 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri |
| 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: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit Requires child minding Speaks French |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: wbyokidz@gmail.com Phone: 204-774-0451 In Person Online: www.westbroadwayyouthoutreach.com |
| Closing Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
