Virtual Coach & Mentor

A S2F Virtual Coach has a significant role to encourage children on a weekly basis for positive change physically, mentally and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help to build confidence and motivation within children, while reducing learning gaps and developing a lifelong love of learning.

Program Facilitation
● Demonstrate: Lead and demonstrate exercises for students during Movement Breaks
● Encourage Participation: Motivate students to engage in fitness activities, helping them set and achieve personal goals.
● Reading Sessions: Conduct small group reading sessions, helping students improve their reading skills.
● Storytelling: Read stories aloud to the group and encourage discussions about the content
● Literacy Games: Facilitate fun and educational games that enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for reading.

Student Support & Mentorship
● Build Relationships: Develop positive and supportive relationships with
students, fostering a sense of trust and encouragement.
● Provide Guidance: Offer assistance and advice to students, helping them overcome challenges and stay motivated.
● Role Modelling: Demonstrate positive behaviors and attitudes, serving as a role model for students.

Safety and Supervision
● Monitor Activities: Supervise students closely during all activities to ensure their safety and well-being.
● Follow Protocols: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines set by the program.
● Address Issues: Respond promptly and appropriately to any safety concerns or incidents.

Communication and Collaboration
● Work with Staff: Collaborate with program staff and other volunteers to plan and execute activities.
● Share Insights: Communicate any observations or concerns about students' progress or behavior to program coordinators.
● Engage Students: Plan and facilitate engaging activities that make learning fun and enjoyable.
● Celebrate Success: Recognize and celebrate students' achievements and milestones.

● Verbal communication
● Active listening
● Empathy
● Enthusiastic engagement
● Adjusting to change
● Problem solving

● Time Management
● Group facilitation
● Building relationships
● Teamwork
● Leading by example

Why volunteer?

- Use your talents: Bring your skills in leading, team building, organizing, planning, etc as part of a team, and develop new ones.

- Improve wellbeing: A great way to benefit your own mental and physical wellbeing in a fun environment!

- Network: Meet other like-minded people from all different walks of life. Work together and learn from each other.

- Make a difference: Most importantly, make a lasting impact by supporting young students for a better future.

- Twice a week for 40 minutes on Tues, Wed, and/or Thurs (start times between 2:30 - 5:30pm)

OR

- Once a week for 1 hour on Mondays (start time 3:30 and 5:30pm)

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