| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4904 |
| Organization | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph, Mentoring Services for Children and Youth |
| Position | Rockwood School-Based Group Leader - Site-Based Group Mentoring |
| Location | An assigned elementary school in Guelph & Wellington County |
| Impact Statement | Expand possibilities for young people by introducing them to new activities and increasing their social connections. |
| Description | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph is looking for volunteers for this role that can be placed at a school in Rockwood (Rockwood Centennial Public School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, or Harris Mill Public School). A School-Based Group Leader will be a positive role model and mentor to a small group of youth in grades 5-8. Two or more volunteers will work together to facilitate a variety of planned group games and activities centred around the themes of mental wellness, physical health, and self-confidence, which are provided to the volunteers in advance. Volunteers provide youth who are in need of support with a positive social environment, and build relationships with youth in order to express care and provide guidance. |
| Required Information | References Required |
| Training Details |
Training is provided on child safety & disclosure, program curriculum, and on relationship building. Once matched, support from a professional caseworker is provided ongoingly. |
| Minimum Duration | 6 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | A weekly 1-hour session time will be planned based on the volunteers' schedules. This meeting time will be consistent over the 7 week group duration. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children, Leadership/Management, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring, Youth |
| Skill(s) | Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Accountability, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://www.bbbsg.ca |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Andrea Azevedo |
| Phone | (519) 824-5154 Ext. 227 |
| Address | 285 Woolwich Street Guelph, N1H 3V8 |