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Position # 4248
OrganizationGuelph Community Health Centre, Guelph - Downtown Location, Healthy Living
Position EarlyON Programs Volunteer - EarlyON
Impact Statement Families are supported in play based learning
Description Early ON Programs Volunteer work in-person at the EarlyON Child and Family Centre in the Stone Road Mall directly with children and families. Volunteers assist in providing parents, caregivers and their children an opportunity to interact together in a fun and educational environment and provide resources or activities for participants.

Based on skills, interest and need, this role may include:
• Greet and welcome children and their parents/caregivers with dignity and respect
• Assist program staff with set-up, running of program and clean-up
• Interact with children in their play and/or parents in a warm friendly manner
• Observe children’s play and assist with documentation
• Assist parents and children as needed during the program
• Notify program supervisors immediately if any problems or unusual situations occur
• Attend training sessions and participate in volunteer meetings.

GCHC Staff will work with volunteers and re-visit task list, working hours, working location regularly to ensure this is a meaningful and helpful role for both volunteers and staff. Based on Public Health requirements changes may need to be made on a short notice. Volunteers will be notified ASAP when these changes occur.
Required Information References Required
Training Details Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; • General orientation, role specific training and ongoing support
• Correct use of PPE and COVID protocols
• Emergency Response Codes
• Ongoing training and workshop opportunities
Minimum Duration 7 - 12 months
Timing Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime
Time Detail Monday: Morning, Afternoon (9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 - 5:00 pm)
Tuesday: (9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 - 5:00 pm)
Wednesday: (9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 - 5:00 pm)
Thursday: (9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 - 5:00 pm)
Friday: (9:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 - 5:00 pm)
Saturday: (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Age 14+
Ideal for An Individual, Newcomers, Youth
Transportation On a bus route
Area(s) of Interest Caring Support, Children, Leadership/Management, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring
How to Apply
Website http://www.guelphchc.ca
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Contact Shearin Fahandazh
Phone 519-821-6638 ext 326