As a volunteer with our organization, you’ll gain valuable experience and make meaningful connections with others who share your passion for creative literacy.
All positions are virtual. No travelling is required.
Interested candidates, please submit your résumé to [email protected]. Together, we can create waves of change.
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Youth Volunteer Opportunity
Improve writing, earn volunteer hours, and develop leadership skills.
Learn MoreIn-Person Write It Workshop Facilitator
Are you passionate about promoting literacy among children and youth? We are looking for facilitators to deliver our Write It Workshops for children aged 8-14 at a public library. Join our dedicated team of facilitators.
- Place: South West Branch
- Address: 8405 Financial Drive, Brampton
- Date: July 13, 20, 27
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Place: Cyril Clark Library
- Address: 20 Loafer Lake Lane, Brampton
- Date: August 10, 17, 24
- Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
As a workshop facilitator, your role and responsibility are to:
- Deliver the Write It Workshop Series to children aged 8-14 years
- Work with other volunteers during the delivery of the workshop
- Attend an online training session with other volunteers
- Collect feedback and comments from participants to be used for social media sharing
- Provide feedback to the workshop manager
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A Vulnerable Sector Check is required from the local police
- Excellent communication skills that are effective with children
- Engaging and positive interactions with children that maintain their attention
- Patience in working with students of diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding
- Interpersonal skills to interact with organization co-ordinators and other peers
- Teaching experience is an asset
What’s in it for you?
- Make a difference in your community
- Support children’s literacy and creativity
- Gain experience working with children
- Professional development for those who want to pursue a teaching career
Estimated Volunteer Hours: Each workshop is one hour long. You should arrive at the library half hour before starting of each workshop.