Counseling and Mentoring

To spend time providing a recreational outing with a child or youth to help expose them to low cost, community recreational activities on a weekly basis for six months. Goal of postion is to engage a child in a positive and healthy activity. 1. Having an understanding of community recreational activities available. 2. Ability to plan age appropriate activities and awareness of low cost community recreational activities and events. 3. Empathetic and able to relate well to people from a variety of backgrounds. 4. Reliable. 5. Flexible to child/family needs. Requires criminal records check; Requires child welfare record check • Basic volunteer orientation • Opportunities to participate in ongoing volunteer development and educational sessions • Volunteer Manual • Periodic Optional Training at agency • Access to staff library/resources This position provides an opportunity to engange a child/youth in recreational and leisure pursuits they may carry throughout their lives. Can be a pleasant and rewarding relationship with a child. Mileage and expenses are reimbursed within a set amount. increased experience within child welfare setting.

The MS Society will be offering an educational display at The Children’s Museum during the “Our Body: The Universe Within” exhibit. Volunteers will work with attendees of the exhibit (children, families, students) using simulation devices to help people understand the symptoms of a compromised nervous system. Volunteers should be out-going, entertaining, and knowledge of teaching and MS would be assets. You will receive training from the waterloo district chapter about multiple sclerosis, as well as a a safety training session provided by the museum. Opportunity to learn about multiple sclerosis Practice public speaking skills/engagement Work with children

To provide non-judgemental telephone based listening to all callers. The goal is to support callers in finding their own soluntions to problems and make appropriate referrals to community agencies, as required. Approximately 30 hours of training provided by staff and experienced volunteers. It includes developing knowledge of active listening, crisis intervention, suicide assessment and prevention and community resources. Being a 24/7 hour operation, a broad range of volunteer shifts and hours are available.

Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve the life prospects for newcomer and at risk youth. We need people like you - especially guys 16 - 29 years old - to mentor newcomer and at risk youth in your community in 2010. You'll both benefit. We train you, and you can do it on your own schedule. You can make a difference. Contact us to find out how. Volunteer Description: Volunteers will provide positive support, coaching and leadership to youth on a one-to-one basis or in groups including after school programs, arts and/or recreational activities. Second language skills are preferred but not required. Attend attractions, professional sports events, etc. together. FREE passes/tickets provided. Scholarships available. Comprehensive training provided. Young professionals and post secondary students/grads needed.