| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4970 |
| Organization | Start2Finish |
| Position | Running & Reading Club Coach/Youth Mentor (Brant Avenue PS) - Running & Reading Club |
| Location | 64 Brant Avenue, Guelph ON N1E 1G2 |
| Impact Statement | Start2Finish provides access to enrichment literacy and well-being supports to marginalized elementary school-aged children living in poverty/deprivation within Canada. |
| Description |
Make a Difference After School – Become a Running & Reading Club Mentor! Join the fun and impact lives with the Start2Finish Running & Reading Club—a unique after-school program that promotes literacy, healthy active living, and play for children aged 6–13 (Grades 1–6). Running from October to May, just one afternoon a week for two hours, you’ll support students through meaningful activities that help them stay in school, build self-confidence, and form positive relationships with peers and mentors. Volunteers can sign up for a fall term, winter term or October to May for volunteer length of time. You don’t need to be a runner—there’s a role for everyone! As a Volunteer Mentor, you’ll: - Participate in fun fitness activities - Read one-on-one with children - Help serve healthy snacks - Lead or support engaging literacy games and activities With your support, students will feel seen, supported, and empowered to dream big. Be the reason a child discovers their confidence and a brighter future! |
| Training Details | orientation and training provided by Start2Finish trainers. |
| Working Conditions | Program takes place in the gym of a local school |
| Minimum Duration | 6 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening |
| Time Detail | Thursdays 3:15-5:15 pm |
| Special Event Start Date | 2025-09-25 |
| Special Event End Date | 2025-12-11 |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, Youth, Older Adults/Seniors, High School Students, Couples |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring, Youth, Mental Health, SDG 4 - Quality Education |
| Skill(s) | Team Building, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Adaptability |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://www.start2finishonline.org |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Michelle Wray |
| Phone | 9053191885 Ext. 206 |
| Address | 4230 Sherwoodtowne Blvd. Mississauga, L4Z 2G6 |