Program Volunteers
Posted by
Sarnia Lambton Rebound on April 16th, 2024
Description
Rebound is looking for volunteers who are 18+ to assist with our 10-week programs. If you are an adult with a big heart who would enjoy working with youth during our evening programs, this is the opportunity for you.
Program volunteers work with youth ages 8 – 17 one night a week for 10 weeks. These volunteers spend 2.5 – 3 hours per week with youth and provide a supportive atmosphere that allows youth to open up and honestly examine their lives and actions. Program volunteers work directly with the youth and are responsible for engaging youth, encouraging them to participate, and help them with goal setting.
Program volunteers must attend an orientation, provide 2 references, a vulnerable sector police clearance and attend two observation sessions in order to fully participate as a volunteer. Please check out our wide range of programs at www.reboundonline.com to see what we have to offer the youth in our community.
Details
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| Length of Commitment: |
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| Time Commitment: |
2.5 - 3 hours |
| Total Days Needed: |
1 night per week for 10 weeks |
| Minimum Age Required: |
18 |
| Training Required: |
Yes |
| Training Provided: |
Yes, we provide the training |
| Skills Required: |
Be a people person. Genuinely like to be with people and be of service to them. Warm and generous.
Be a team player. Ability to work with other volunteers in delivering the program.
Respectful. In words and deeds. Able to display respect to the youth and to the other adults at all times.
Trustworthy. Able to maintain the confidentiality of the participants in the program.
Listening. Able to LISTEN without judgement and listen in such a way as to elicit communication from the youth.
Empathy. Able to "be there" without judgement and see "through their eyes".
Empowerment, Ability to allow youth to make decisions and to learn.
Maturity. Ability to guide youth - to be a "coach", not a “buddy”.
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| Activities: |
Assist youth in completing 10-week program.
Encourage youth to engage in program through answering questions, participating in activities, completing material in workbook, etc.
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Location Details
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| Street: |
10 Lorne Crescent |
| City: |
Sarnia |
| Postal Code: |
N7S 1H8 |
| Travel Directions: |
We are located in the Dow Centre for Youth |
Contact Person
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| Name: |
Nicole McLean |
| Position: |
Volunteer Coordinator |
| Email: |
volunteer@reboundonline.com |
| Website: |
www.reboundonline.com |
| Day Phone: |
519-344-2841 ex 124 |
| Evening Phone: |
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| Fax: |
519-344-8024 |
