List of Youth Volunteering Opportunities
NOTE: The following information is current as of July 12, 2010 at 8:53 am.
| Reference No: | 547 |
| Area: | South-East |
| Position Title: | "Children's Program Volunteer" |
| Agency Name: | Sofia House Inc. |
| Agency Contact: | Christy Pillipow Phone: 565-6060 Fax: 565-2376 E-Mail: sofiacpw1@accesscomm.ca Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm |
| Job Description: | We are looking for volunteers for the Children's Programming which takes place Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:30p.m. Volunteers will help supervise & interact with children, as well as help out with various various activities and crafts. For more inforamtion please call Christy Pillipow. |
| Hours of Work: | Wed Eve 6:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Ability to work well with all age groups |
| Reference No: | 103 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Big Brother / In School Mentor |
| Agency Name: | Big Brothers of Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Terry Renwick Phone: 757-3900 Fax: 525-2788 E-Mail: executivedir@accesscomm.ca Contact Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Job Description: | Act as a role model for a young person, providing support, encouragement and friendship. |
| Hours of Work: | One year commitment required. 2-5 hours per week. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Minimum one year commitment |
| 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 |
| 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: | 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: | 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: | 529 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | RespectED Presenter |
| Agency Name: | Canadian Red Cross |
| Agency Contact: | Donna Brewster Phone: 721-1608 Fax: 721-1601 E-Mail: donna.brewster@redcross.ca Contact Hours: M-F - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Job Description: | By participating in training you will achieve skills to deliver interactive, participatory presentations to youth aged 12-18 in one of the RespectED programs. The programs are Child Abuse, Relationship Violence, Bullying & Harassment. Volunteers are screened before they are accepted into the training. This screening includes an interview & Police Record Check. Training is offered in various ways such as online, online plus classroom or entirely classroom. |
| Hours of Work: | Commitment of a 2 year period |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Training - see description of job position. |
| Reference No: | 215 |
| Area: | North-West |
| Position Title: | Sporting Events and Programs |
| Agency Name: | Rainbow Youth Centre |
| Agency Contact: | Sandra Pfeifer Phone: 757-9743 Fax: 757-9759 E-Mail: spfeifer@rainbowyouth.com Contact Hours: 1:30 - 9:30pm |
| Job Description: | Assist with the implementation of seasonal sport programs. |
| Hours of Work: | One shift per week for four months is required. Evenings 6:00pm-9:00pm. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Assist with the implementation of seasonal sports programs such as tobagganning, skating, canoeing,basketball and baseball. |
| Reference No: | 365 |
| Area: | North-East |
| Position Title: | Summer Fun Program Volunteer |
| Agency Name: | Saskatchewan Abilities Council |
| Agency Contact: | contact agency Phone: 569-9048 Fax: 352-3717 E-Mail: summerfun.regina@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca Contact Hours: 8:30-4:30 weekdays |
| Job Description: | One of the main goals and roles of Summer Fun Volunteers is to assist participants with engaging in activities to their fullest potential. Through the guidance and supervision of the Program Facilitators, volunteers assist with adressing & minimizing typical barriers to participation and finding creative accomodations that allow for full particiaption. Volunteers are very hands on. Orientation is provided. Training and feedback from Program Facilitators is ongoing. |
| Hours of Work: | The Summer Fun Program runs from the begining of July to the middle of August. Programming for children 6-14 takes place from 1:00 to 3:00pm Monday thru Thursday, programming for youth ages 15-22 takes placef from 7:00pm-9:00pm Monday thru Thursday. |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Strong interest in workig with children and youth with disabilities & helping to insure they have fun. Volunteers will be able to choose the dates & times that fir their schedule. It is ideal if volunteers can commit to several hours over the course of the program. Provision of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerabe Sector Search from the Regina Police Service is required from the volunteers. (no charge for this) |
| 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: | 550 |
| Area: | Central-Downtown |
| Position Title: | Y's Kids Assistant |
| Agency Name: | YWCA Regina |
| Agency Contact: | Karen McGillivray Phone: 525-2141 Ext. 105 Fax: 525-2171 E-Mail: karenm@ywca.regina.sk.ca; www.ywcaregina.com |
| Job Description: | Y's Kids is a group program for children who have been exposed to violence in their homes. Volunteers provide extra supervision and attention to children in facilitated groups. |
| Hours of Work: | 2 hours per week, early evening |
| Volunteer Requirements: | Ability to work supportively with children from diverse backgrounds Police Record Check |
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