List of Education Volunteering Opportunities
NOTE: The following information is current as of December 6, 2011 at 1:22 pm.
| Reference No: | 595 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Big Boost Tutor |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Kerri Hill Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 108 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: kerrih@ywca.regina.sk.ca |
| Job Description: | One - to - one tutoring for an elementary student. Read with a child, math practice or educational games. |
| Hours of Work: | 4:30pm - 5:30pm One day/week |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Ability to encourage a child |
| Reference No: | 377 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Displayer |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Diabetes Association- Regina and District Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Ken Orban Phone: 584-8445 Ext. 226 Fax: 586-9704 E-Mail: ken.orban@diabetes.ca Contact Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 |
| Job Description: | -transport display board and literature to various community events -act as a resource for public inquires at the display -hand out apporopriate pamphlets and information to people who approach the booth |
| Hours of Work: | on as-needed basis |
| Volunteer Requirements: | -able to deal with the public |
| Reference No: | 378 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Speaker |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Diabetes Association- Regina and District Branch |
| Agency Contact: | Ken Orban Phone: 584-8445 Ext. 226 Fax: 586-9704 E-Mail: ken.orban@diabetes.ca Contact Hours: M-F 8:30 - 4:30 |
| Job Description: | -respond to requests from the community for public speakers on topics related to CDA and diabetes |
| Hours of Work: | depends on request from group / on an as needed basis |
| Volunteer Requirements: | -comfortable with public speaking |
| Reference No: | 231 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Tutoring for Adults |
| Agency Name: | Circle Project Association Inc. |
| Agency Contact: | Ann Perry Phone: 347-7515 Fax: 347-7519 E-Mail: ann.perry@sasktel.net |
| Job Description: | Provide tutoring for adults, often working toward GED equivalencies. Main subject areas are math and english. |
| Hours of Work: | At least a 3-4 month commitment required. Volunteers needed on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Provide tutoring for adults, mainly in the areas of math and english. |
| Reference No: | 363 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Fun Spot Assistant |
| Agency Name: | Eastview Community Association |
| Agency Contact: | Tanya Brewster Phone: 525-4757 Fax: 565-0667 E-Mail: eastview-eview@sasktel.net Contact Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9-6 |
| Job Description: | To help our Funspot Coordinator with our afterschool program. This runs form 3:30 to 5:00 during the school year. Duties include: supervision, sports, crafts and homework help. children are ages 6 - 11. |
| Hours of Work: | 3:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Enjoy working with children. |
| Reference No: | 581 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Piano Teacher |
| Agency Name: | Heart of the City Piano Program |
| Agency Contact: | Lana Currie-Lingelbach Phone: 569-0266 E-Mail: lanacurrie@sasktel.net |
| Job Description: | The Heart of the City Program aims to enhance the lives and learning oppurtunities for at-risk children and youth through a structured music program that continues throughout the school year. Volunteers are required to donate one hour a week to teach piano lessons to very eager beginner students. Lessons take place during school hours within some of community schools here in Regina. The piano program supplies all of the music resources and instruments. |
| Hours of Work: | 8:30am-3:30pm (Sept - May) |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Volunteers must have a grade 4 conservatory level or equivalent piano skills. No prior teaching experience is required. |
| Reference No: | 151 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Travelling Art Docent |
| Agency Name: | MacKenzie Gallery Volunteers |
| Agency Contact: | Volunteer Co-ordinator Phone: 584-4257 Fax: 569-8191 E-Mail: mackenzie.gallery.volunteers@uregina.ca |
| Job Description: | Introduces and broadens the visual arts experience of children in grade 5 by presenting to them some reproductions of works by master painters. |
| Hours of Work: | During school hours. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Learn history and information regarding master painters and their works and share this knowledge with grade 5 students. |
| Reference No: | 386 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Tutoring (GED) Assistant |
| Agency Name: | Rainbow Youth Centre |
| Agency Contact: | Sandra Pfeifer Phone: 757-9743 Fax: 757-9759 E-Mail: spfeifer@rainbowyouth.com Contact Hours: 1:30 - 9:30 pm |
| Job Description: | Assist participants of the Road to Employment Program |
| Hours of Work: | As needed (day time and/or evening hours) |
| Volunteer Requirements: | work well with youth, must have grade 12, able to work in a group setting, patient personality |
| Reference No: | 452 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | School Programs Guide |
| Agency Name: | Regina Plains Museum |
| Agency Contact: | Christa Donaldson Phone: 780-9435 or Email Fax: 565-2979 E-Mail: rp.museum@sasktel.net Contact Hours: Tuesdays to Fridays:10am - 4pm |
| Job Description: | We require museum guides to work with school groups visiting the museum for learning activites. The guides will lead groups of up to 15 students, typically grades 3, 4, or 5. Under the direction of the Museum Educator, guides will facilitate exhibit interpretation and hands-on activities. Museum visits are 1 hour in length, with 15 minutes prep and clean-up before and afterwards. Programs will be occasional from March through June, and program times will vary. |
| Hours of Work: | 2 hour shifts: typically 9:30 - 11:00am or 1:30 - 3:00pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Experience and interest in working with children in groups; reliability; excellent verbal communication skills. Education students, retired teachers, or others with teaching experience are ideal. |
| Reference No: | 522 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Volunteer Tutor |
| Agency Name: | Regina Public Library - Literacy Services |
| Agency Contact: | Alice Samkoe Phone: 777-6009 Fax: 949-7262 E-Mail: literacy@reginalibrary.ca Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Job Description: | - adult - grade 12 education - ability to communicate effectively Take a Tutor Training Course (on line or in -class) Commit to tutoring an adult learner for two hours/week 1. Attend a tutor information session 2. Attend a 16 hour Tutor Training Course 3. Commit to tutoring an adult learner for two hours/week |
| Hours of Work: | 2 hours per week |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Minimum grade 12 education, criminal record check, recent work & personal reference. Take a Tutor Training Course(on-line or in-class) Commit to tutoring an adult learner for two hours/week |
| Reference No: | 418 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Education Program Docent |
| Agency Name: | Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum |
| Agency Contact: | Sheila Kelly Phone: 780-9233 or 780-9232 Fax: 780-9427 E-Mail: sshfm@sasktel.net Contact Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 |
| Job Description: | To conduct quality tours and education programs for visitors to the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. |
| Hours of Work: | |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Interest in sport and history Good verbal communication skills Neat appearance, and pleasant manner |
| Reference No: | 578 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Youth Outreach Team Leader |
| Agency Name: | War Child Canada |
| Agency Contact: | Sarah Lounsbury Phone: (416) 971-7474 Ext. 26 Fax: (416) 971-7946 E-Mail: sarah@warchild.ca www.warchild.ca Contact Hours: Monday - Friday |
| Job Description: | War Child Canada is looking for energetic, dedicated & passionate youth between the ages of 14-18 from across Canada to fill the positions of Youth Outreach Team (YOT) Leaders. YOT Leaders are War Child Canada's youth representatives who promote global justice & raise awareness on our international programs within their schools and communities. |
| Hours of Work: | 1 - 2 hours per week |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Keen interest and knowledge of international issues related to peace development and conflict, youth and public engagement experience. |
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