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Organization: Ottawa Network for Education - Ottawa Volunteers in Education
Commitment: Long term (6 months to a year)
Availability: Days
Language Preference: English
Number of Positions Available: 500
Location: Flexible
Deadline: Mar 5, 2021
Anne Brouillard
613-366-3085
Ext: 255
Volunteer Opportunity Address
various schools
Good for people interested in: Disability Support; Mentoring; Teaching/Tutoring
You will be working with: Aboriginals (First Nation, Metis, Inuit); Visible Minorities or New Canadians; Disadvantaged; People with disabilities or medical conditions; Youth (16-18 years); Youth (11-15 years); Children (0-10 years); Youth (19-24 years)
How will this volunteer opportunity benefit you?
Make a difference in the lives of students who need support. Help students to gain social, academic and life skills. Competencies Developed: Interpersonal communication. Plan and co-ordinate. Needs assessment. Coaching. Develop others. Problem solving. Respect. Adaptability. Understanding diversity. Support communication. Creative thinking.
How will the organization benefit?
Students you support will gain: improved academic skills self-confidence increased sense of self-worth
Organization category: Education and research
Time it will take to contact applicants - 1-6 days
This position would be great for - Seniors (65+); Groups; Persons with a disability; New Canadians
Vulnerable sector check required: Yes
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