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| Contact | Shilpa Sharma, Program and Development Manager, Future Possibilities for Kids; Phone: 416-923-0777 ext 233; Fax: 1-866-619-6599; Email: Shilpa@fpcanada.org | |||
| More Info Link | www.fpcanada.org | |||
| Duties | Want to make a lasting difference in the life of a child? Become a volunteer KidCoach! You will have the opportunity to coach a Kid as they set out to accomplish a community-oriented goal. Following a structured curriculum in one to one coaching, you will help a Kid learn how to reach higher, try new things, and discover a new level of self confidence that will make a lasting difference in their lives. Our adult coaches have fun too, while they develop coaching skills and connect with others volunteers in the program. As a KidCoach you will commit to: • Attending 1 evening Orientation (sometime in September) • Attending 1 full day KidCoach Training Session (sometime in October) • Making 22 weekly coaching phone calls (20-30 min each) with your Kid (Nov-April) • Attending 3 full day weekend Activity Days | |||
| Benefits | As a KidCoach, you will gain: • A unique coaching relationship with a Kid • Training that will support you in your relationship with your Kid • Online resources to support you in your KidCoaching calls • A network of community minded people committed to making a difference • A communication and leadership skill set that is transferable to your personal and professional life | |||
| Clients | Kids 8-14 years | |||
| Seasons | Fall - November 2013 - April 2014 ; Dates, Times and Locations to be announced. | |||
| Number of Positions | Not Limited: 60 individual(s) 60 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 99 year(s) | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Minimum Hours | 55 (Total) | |||
| Commitment Length | 55-60 Hours over a six-month period | |||
| Training | Scheduled training ; • Training and our unique curriculum provided • Subsequent training delivered by a Support Coach over the phone as needed throughout the program | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Volunteer Categories | Counselling ; General Help (Children/Youth) ; Group Leader with Youth ; Life Skills Counselling ; Role Model/One to One Work | |||
| Skills/Experience | • Proficiency in English is a must • Task requirements: hearing, visual, and verbal communication • Have e-mail, internet and phone access • Be enthusiastic, playful and fun • Be flexible and adaptable • Be accountable and committed • Be open to other cultures, and enjoy learning along side people of all ages • You don't need to know anything about children or have previous volunteer experience with children, but you must be committed to helping a child develop the potential leader within them | |||
| Additional Requirements | Volunteer Screening Process requires each volunteer applicant: • Complete a KidCoach Application • Complete an Initial Interview via telephone with FPK program staff • Provide 2-3 professional/personal references • Provide clean Police Reference Check • Attend an orinetation eveneing and a training day | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Future Possibilities Canada, Future Possibilities for Kids | |||
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| Mailing Address | c/o Future Possibilities 489 College St, Suite 401 Toronto, ON M6G 1A5 | |||
| Office Phone | 416-923-0777 | |||
| Fax | 647-727-0995 | |||
| lianne@fpcanada.org | ||||
| Website | www.fpcanada.org | |||
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