In-Person Classroom Mentor
| 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: | 4809 |
| Description of Duties: | Volunteer Classroom Mentors will assist Introduction to Canadian Education staff deliver orientation activities to newly arrived refugee children and youth ages 6 to end of high school who have not yet attended school in Canada. |
| 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: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Morning and/or afternoon, 3.5 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: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteers@needsinc.ca Phone: 204-940-1279 Online: bit.ly/NEEDSInquiry |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |
