A S2F Virtual Coach plays a significant role in encouraging children weekly to achieve positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help build confidence and motivation within children, while reducing learning gaps and developing a lifelong love of learning.
We have two online volunteering opportunities:
Our Brainworx! is an online afterschool program for students in grades 1-6 and runs twice a week between Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, for 30-40 minutes each session. We focus on physical activity, literacy, and social-emotional development. Each group has 10-12 students and 3-4 coaches. Our Brainworx program has various start times between 3:30pm - 6:30pm EST.
The Junior Coach Leadership Program is an online afterschool program for students in grades 7 and 8. It runs on Mondays afterschool for 1 hour and focuses on developing students’ leadership skills, while still incorporating physical activity and literacy. Start times are 4:30 and 6:30pm EST (4:30pm MST).
Details:
- October to May (fall and winter term only available)
- flexible timing, between 4:30-6:30pm EST
- 10-12 participants and 2-3 volunteer coaches per group
- Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths
- An easy-to-use virtual platform to facilitate programming
Please note that while this is a virtual opportunity, volunteers must be located in Canada.
Why volunteer?
- Use your talents: Bring your skills in leading, team building, organizing, planning, etc as part of a team, and develop new ones.
- Improve wellbeing: A great way to benefit your own mental and physical wellbeing in a fun environment!
- Network: Meet other like-minded people from all different walks of life. Work together and learn from each other.
- Make a difference: Most importantly, make a lasting impact by supporting young students for a better future.
Skills:
- Verbal communication
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Enthusiastic engagement
- Adjusting to change
- Problem solving
- Time Management
- Group facilitation
- Building relationships
- Teamwork
- Leading by example
Required degree level
- Volunteer