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Running & Reading Club Coach

On-Site Ongoing Student Friendly 55+ Friendly

Summary

The Start2Finish (S2F) Running & Reading Club addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among children experiencing poverty/deprivation in the communities it services. S2F currently has Running & Reading Club programs successfully operating in-person from coast to coast in 75+ communities across Canada.

S2F Running & Reading Club Volunteers have a significant role to encourage students on a weekly basis for positive change physically, mentally and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Volunteers help to build confidence and motivate club participants to work hard and achieve success, characteristics that will empower them for life.

Location

Address
see website
see website, Ontario L4Z 2G6

When

Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Starting in October

About This Opportunity

Volunteer Coaches work together to facilitate weekly programming provided by S2F. This includes:

  • Physical Activity through exercising and active games
  • Snack Time
  • Word of the Day discussion
  • Journal Time to encourage social-emotional learning
  • Reading to an individual, to a group, or helping a student read themselves
  • Creating Positive Spaces

Club run once a week for 2 hours, after school. Programming runs Oct-Dec, and Jan-May.

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

  • Minimum 16 years old
  • Vulnerable Sector check required for 18+

Causes

Academics & Education Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development Children & Youth Community & Social Services First Nations & Indigenous People Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Mental Health & Crisis Support Sports & Recreation Virtual-Online Volunteering

Skills & Experience

Community Development & Outreach Skills Child Care Group Facilitation Coaching & Instruction Sports & Physical Activities Fitness Instruction Coaching Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Tutoring Sports Coaching Mentoring Education & Schooling Other Health & Wellness Inclusion/Special Needs Programs Health & Nutrition

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