List of Counselling & Guidance Volunteering Opportunities
NOTE: The following information is current as of December 6, 2011 at 1:21 pm.
| Reference No: | 630 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Y's Kids Mentor |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Melanie Bien Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 123 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: melanieb@ywca.regina.sk.ca Contact Hours: M-F 9-5 |
| Job Description: | Mentoring a child aged 5-15 who has experienced domestic violence in the home. Be a positive role model, supportive and engage in positive recreational activities. |
| Hours of Work: | 2 hours /week |
| Volunteer Requirements: | !8 years of age or older, Police Record Check and Vulnerable Youth Check, Reliable, caring, able to be a positive role model. |
| Reference No: | 562 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Peer Support Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Cancer Society - Regina Unit |
| Agency Contact: | Laura O'Brien, Krista Epp Phone: 1-888-939-3333 Ext. Prompt 2 E-Mail: peersupport@skcancer.ca Contact Hours: Office Open M-F 8:30 to 4:30 pm. |
| Job Description: | The peer support program matches people living with cancer to volunteers who are cancer survivors. Volunteers are screened and trained to provide emotional support, to listen, and to use their own cancer experience to provide information about living with cancer. Volunteers must also have completed treatment more than one year ago, be over the age of 18, and be diagnosed with cancer less than ten years ago. |
| Hours of Work: | Flexible |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Must have experienced cancer; willing to participate in training. Must be able to keep information confidential, be a good listener, be reliable and be responsible. |
| Reference No: | 559 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Personal Disaster Assistant |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Red Cross |
| Agency Contact: | Debra Peterson Phone: 721-1609 Fax: 721-1601 E-Mail: debra.pederson@redcross.ca |
| Job Description: | Volunteers are trained to respond in the case of a disaster to provide free-of-charge assistance to victims in the first 72 hours with food, clothing and shelter. |
| Hours of Work: | To be determined |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Good communication skills, enjoy working with people, ability to remain neutral/impartial, Criminal Record Check required |
| Reference No: | 555 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Mentor |
| Agency Name: | Parent Mentoring Program - Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region |
| Agency Contact: | Jeanine Rennebohm Phone: 766-6795 Fax: 766-7798 E-Mail: Jeanine.Rennebohm@rqhealth.ca Contact Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm |
| Job Description: | To mentor individual parent who is pregnant or parenting a child 5 or under. You will model parenting and child management skills, be a companion, supporter and friend. Some duties can include: supporting access to other resources and services, assisting parent with practical needs and openly communicating with parent and Program coordinator. Time requirement: contact by phone/in person once a week for 1 year. Hours may vary throughout the day & week to best fit volunteer and parent's schedules. |
| Hours of Work: | Hours are flexible. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Parenting experience, transportation, drivers license, open-minded, good interpersonal & communication skills Benefits: Professionally managed program, training, resources, support, supervision & evaluation provided, meet new people and gain new experience, share your skills & knowledge, recognition |
| Reference No: | 62 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Host Family |
| Agency Name: | Regina Open Door Society |
| Agency Contact: | Shirley Greff Phone: 352-3500 Fax: 757-8166 E-Mail: host@rods.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | Regina families/individuals are matched with a newcomer refugee family/individual to offer friendship, support, ESL practise, and orientation to the Regina community |
| Hours of Work: | One year commitment required, 2-3 hours/week |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist a refugee/immigrant family adjust to life in our community by offering friendship and support. |
| Reference No: | 341 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | Child Activity Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Regina Transition House |
| Agency Contact: | Stephanie McKenzie Phone: 757-2096 Ext. 226 or 569-2292 Fax: 352-6515 E-Mail: thouse@accesscomm.ca Contact Hours: Varies |
| Job Description: | -Provide opportunities for the children and their mothers to participate in organized recreational activities in or out of Transition House. Supervise children during those times designated by the Shelter Coordinator or other staff. -communicate with staff by documenting In the volunteer log book. -Sort through toys keep play area safe. ****complete job description on file. |
| Hours of Work: | Weekdays and/or weekends 9:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Experience working with children, self starter. Minimum commitment of 30 hours over a one year period. Must be over 16 years old. Police Record Check (no charge) |
| Reference No: | 101 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Sexual Assault Line |
| Agency Name: | Regina Women's Community Centre and Sexual Assault Line |
| Agency Contact: | Abby Ulmer Phone: 522-2777 Fax: 522-5070 E-Mail: rwcc@sasktel.net Contact Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Job Description: | Assist women (and also men and teens who have been sexually assaulted) in crisis by accompanying them to the hospital, police interviews, and so forth. Phone counselling for victims of sexual assault, friends and family members. |
| Hours of Work: | One shift every two weeks. One year minimum commitment required. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Volunteer doing phone counselling and/or in-person assistance to women who are victims of abuse/sexual assault. |
| Reference No: | 364 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Children's Program Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | SCEP Centre |
| Agency Contact: | Tracy Exner Phone: 543-6944 Fax: 545-0199 E-Mail: scepcentre@sasktel.net Contact Hours: M W F 9:00 - 4:30 and T Th 9:00 - 12:45 |
| Job Description: | Assisting staff with a small group of young children(2-6 Years) with a variety of communication and/or behaviour difficulties. May also help with craft or activity preparation or exursions. |
| Hours of Work: | 9:00 to 12:00 or 12:30 to 3:30. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Interest in young children. Flexible; open to learning. |
| Reference No: | 310 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Group Mentor |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Big Sisters of Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Rebecca Haugen Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 123 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: rebeccah@ywca.regina.sk.ca Contact Hours: M-F 9-5 |
| Job Description: | Provide one-to-one attention during group activities for children who are waiting to be matched with a Big Sister |
| Hours of Work: | 3 hours per month, evenings and weekends |
| Volunteer Requirements: | At least 18 years of age Police Record Check Able to connect with and encourage children and youth |
| Reference No: | 478 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Big Sister |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Big Sisters of Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Rebecca Haugen Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 123 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: rebeccah@ywca.regina.sk.ca Contact Hours: M-F 9-5 |
| Job Description: | Spend time each week with a child aged 6-16 providing support and friendship. Optional group activities are facilitated through the program. |
| Hours of Work: | 2 - 4 hours per week. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | 18 years of age or older Minimum 1 year commitment Police Record Check Reliable, caring, able to be a positive role model |
| Reference No: | 520 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Braided Journeys Big Sister |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Big Sisters of Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Rebecca Haugen Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 123 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: rebeccah@ywca.regina.sk.ca Contact Hours: M-F 9-5 |
| Job Description: | Braided Journeys Big Sisters are positive Aboriginal women who are matched with Aboriginal children in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Braided Journeys matches meet once a week and are encouraged to plan activities that celebrate their Aboriginal identity. If you are an Aboriginal woman who wants to make a difference in the life of a child, contact us to find out how you can become a Braided Journeys Big Sister. |
| Hours of Work: | Flexible |
| Volunteer Requirements: | At least 18 years of age Minimum 1 year commitment Police Record Check Reliable, caring, able to be a positive role model |
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