The Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough is a safe, accessible, well known place where East Scarborough children and youth, from birth to 19, and their caregivers, from all cultural and economic backgrounds, can come to participate in well funded and powerfully staffed social, recreational and educational programs that are intentionally designed to enhance their growth, personal development and potential as contributing members of society.
Keywords:
Leadership
, Children and Youth
Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough
100 Galloway Road, Scarborough, ON M1E1W7
Volunteer Information for Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough
What services does your organization provide?
Early Years Services
Licensed Child Care Services
Children and Early Teen Services
Youth and Community Outreach Services
Volunteer Services
Special Needs Services
Do you have any age requirements? Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16. In person interview is require Personal reference check and Vulnerable Sectors Screening is expected.
Do you require language proficiency other than in English? Tamil, Hindi, Farsi, Tagalog
What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer? Volunteers are required to commit to volunteering 1 day per week for a minimum 3 hours
Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer? N/A
Are there any specific skills and experience required? General Skill needed: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Interest in working with children and youth General working knowledge of socal issues that affect 'youth at risk'
What type of volunteer positions are typically available? (1)Frontline (direct work with children and youth in the various program area). (2)Special Events (3)Tutoring and Mentorship (4)Administrative Support
Do you provide training for volunteers? Training: Policies and Procedures First Aid/CPR High Five (Principals of Healthy Child Development)
What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization? Social/Recreation Sports Arts (Creative) Academic Support Leadership Development Crisis Support and Intervention Outreach Employment Training and support
How will a person benefit from volunteering with Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough? Develop new skills Enhance exsisting skills Gain employment related and transferable skills and abilities Develop working partnership through networking Develop new friendships
Do you accept high school students? Yes (Grade 11 +)
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