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Current volunteer opportunities
Our list of current volunteer positions changes periodically according to the needs of our programs. In addition to the positions listed below, if you have skills that could benefit one of FST programs, please let us know by e-mailing Mindy Khu, Coordinator, Volunteer Resources at: mindykh@familyservicetoronto.org
If you are a university or community college student looking for practicum please e-mail Liz Holmes at student-coordinator@familyservicetoronto.org.
Please note: FST is not an Ontario Works partner and does not sign forms for Ontario Works. To find out more about Ontario Works volunteer opportunities, call Volunteer Toronto at 416-961-6888 and/or check Volunteer Toronto's website at www.volunteertoronto.ca.
Children's Group Assistant
Family Service Toronto offers the community parent education program “Connecting Families Program” which is a parent and child/pre-teen education and support program held mostly in Toronto schools throughout various communities across the city. Groups generally run for 8 consecutive weeks, with concurrent groups for parents and children (ages 4-10), or pre-teen (ages 11-13) happening at the same time. This program is designed to help build healthy family relationships and positive communication between parents and their children/pre-teens.
Position Summary:
If you enjoy working with children (ages 4-10) or pre-teens (ages 11-13), and like to use your creative talents with crafts, storytelling and games, you may be interested in being part of a volunteer team in one of our Community Parent Education Program groups.
Core Responsibilities:
- Time commitment of 2½ hours per week for 8 weeks; ½ hr. before and after group
- Assist children/pre-teens with activities
- Provide special attention to children as needed
- Supervise children during snack time
- Assist with group set-up and clean-up
- Participate in de-briefing sessions
Skills needed:
- Life/work experience with children or pre-teens
- Ability to work with children/pre-teens from diverse backgrounds
- Dependability, creativity, patience
COPE Group Locations:
Firgrove Public School, 270 Firgrove Crescent, North York, Thursday January 7 to Thursday February 25, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Training
Training will take place on Thursday January 7, 2010.
David Kelley Services Community Advisory Committee
If you are a member of Toronto's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or HIV communities and are interested in becoming involved in the David Kelley Services Community Advisory Committee (CAC), we are interested in meeting with you.
Position summary:
The CAC assists in the recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers, develops and organizes community forums, assists with fund development for the programs and provides community input with respect to program issues related to the community.
Skills:
- Knowledge of the communities serviced by David Kelley Services
- Experience with event planning
- Fund development
- Understanding of social services and program delivery
Involvement in Committee work also offers the potential for involvement in other committee work within the agency. We believe that this is a perfect opportunity for those who may not yet be actively involved to contribute not only to the HIV/AIDS communities, but also to the LGBTQ communities in general
Time commitment:
- On average, three hours per month
Training:
- Volunteers will be provided with orientation
Other resources we would recommend:
The Volunteer Centre of Toronto: www.volunteertoronto.ca
