Family Literacy Program Facilitator
(Region of Peel, Human Services, Family Literacy Program)
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Position ID: 244 Last Modified: 14 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2013
Opportunity Details
Duties of RoleTo facilitate Family Literacy Program workshops with families and children to help parents gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to support their child's language development and gain early literacy skills.
Benefit(s) to the Volunteer- Enhance your resume  
- Bring your own child to the workshops 
- Experience within the field of Early Childhood Education and/or working with children and families 
- Build confidence facilitating groups independently and/or co-facilitating groups.--- Improve organizational skills 
- Develop leadership skills
Hours Awarded to StudentsYes
Ages15 year(s) and up
Police CheckRequired
Skills/Experience- Leadership skills 
- Public speaking  
- Good communication and written skills in English as well as any other language 
- Encourage literacy 
- Experience working with children
Qualifications/Certification- Punctual/being on time 
- Ability to work with a co-facilitator 
- Carry out the agenda as outlined in the Family Literacy curriculum
Length of CommitmentMedium Term (between 3 to 6 months) - Volunteers are required to commit to one session each week for 9 weeks.
Minimum Hours2 / Week
LocationDuties will be carried out at an assigned community location in the Peel Region.
Link to Mapgoo.gl/maps/3bGgn
Accessibility (AODA)Fully Accessible - All sites are accessible.
TransportationOn Bus Route ; Access to a vehicle would be beneficial for this role, but not required.
Main ContactHelena Seguin, Coordinator, Volunteer and Student Services, Region of Peel, Human Services; Phone: 905-791-1585 ext 7230; Fax: 905-453-0168; Email: helena.seguin@peelregion.ca
Social Media LinksWebsite Website: www.peelregion.ca/children/
Dates and TimesTuesday: Evening 
Wednesday: Evening 
Thursday: Evening 
Saturday: Morning 
 
Different times may be available depending on the location.
SeasonsYear-round
Number of Volunteers Req'dBrampton: 60 individual(s) ; Caledon (Town of): 10 individual(s) ; Mississauga: 80 individual(s)
TrainingOrientation - Attend one full day orientation/training session. ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going - Attend optional professional development sessions.
Clients- Families including parents and children from birth to 6 years of age. 
- Other community members.
Interaction LevelSmall Group ; Medium Group ; Large Group
Areas of InterestChildren/Youth (Work with) ; Classroom Aide ; Education (General Help) ; Literacy ; Public Speaking ; Reading Encouragement ; Storyteller ; Teaching/Instruction ; Tutoring ; Youth Volunteer
Suitable ForYouth (16 to 18) ; Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+)
CommentsThis volunteer role would be suitable for an Early Childhood Educator, Early Childhood Assistant, retired teacher, teacher, librarian, people who enjoy working with families with children from birth to 6 years of age, Grade 12 high school student, or parent.
Liability InsuranceNot Available
Agency Details
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Organization NameRegion of Peel, Human Services, Family Literacy Program
Address & Map
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite B
Brampton, ON L6T 0E3
 
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Office Phone905-791-1585 ext 7233
Fax905-861-9079
Websitewww.peelregion.ca/children/programs/family-literacy/index.htm