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Make a Difference After School – Become a Running &amp; Reading Club Mentor!Join the fun and impact lives with the&nbsp;Start2Finish Running &amp; Reading Club—a unique after-school program that promotes&nbsp;literacy, healthy active living, and play for children aged&nbsp;6–13 (Grades 1–6).Running from&nbsp;October to May, just&nbsp;one afternoon a week for two hours, you’ll support students through meaningful activities that help them stay in school, build self-confidence, and form positive relationships with peers and mentors.You&nbsp;don’t need to be a runner—there’s a role for everyone!As a Volunteer Mentor, you’ll: ✅ Participate in fun fitness activities 📖 Read one-on-one with children 🥪 Help serve healthy snacks 🔠 Lead or support engaging literacy games and activitiesWith your support, students will feel seen, supported, and empowered to dream big. Be the reason a child discovers their confidence and a brighter future!Program Locations to Choose from:&nbsp;Our Lady of Victory School, 1175 Soderlind Street, Ottawa, ON K2C 3B3Assumption Catholic School, 236 Lévis Ave, Vanier, ON K1L 6H8Robert E. Wilson Public School, &nbsp;373 McArthur Ave., Vanier ON K1L 6N5Queen Mary Street Public School, 557 Queen Mary Street, Ottawa &nbsp;ON K1K 1V9Training will be providedRequired Skills:<ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Verbal communication</li><li>Active listening</li><li>Enthusiastic engagement</li><li>Problem solving</li><li>Time Management</li><li>Group facilitation</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Experience working with children is beneficial​</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Give back to the community in a meaningful way</li><li>Gain personal satisfaction</li><li>Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts</li><li>Skill and personal development</li><li>Build self-esteem</li><li>Challenge yourself and experience personal growth</li><li>Develop a sense of accomplishment</li><li>Reference letter upon request (minimum 1 term volunteering required)</li><li>Enhance your health and well-being</li><li>Have fun!</li></ul>

Start2Finish Canada

Volunteer Running & Reading Coach/Mentor Ottawa

Works with:<ul><li>Program Manager (Direct report and supervisor)</li><li>Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager (Support)</li></ul>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:1. Program Planning and Implementation:<ul><li>Curriculum Integrity: Support the volunteer team in implementing the Start2Finish curriculum that aligns with the goals of the program, including fitness routines and literacy activities to program integrity.</li></ul>2. Leadership and Supervision:<ul><li>Supervise Volunteers: Supervise volunteers, providing guidance and support as needed.</li><li>Assign Roles: Assign specific roles and responsibilities to volunteers to ensure effective program delivery.</li></ul>3. Program Monitoring and Evaluation:<ul><li>Monitor Attendance: Keep accurate records of student attendance and participation.</li><li>Implement Changes: Make necessary adjustments to the program based on feedback and evaluation results.</li></ul>4. Communication and Coordination:<ul><li>Liaise with Staff: Coordinate with head office staff and other program leaders/community ambassadors to align activities and share information.</li><li>Update Volunteers: Keep volunteers informed about schedules, changes, and important updated.</li></ul>5. Safety and Compliance:<ul><li>Adhere to Protocols: Ensure all safety protocols and guidelines are followed to provide a safe environment for students.</li><li>Maintain Records: Keep accurate records of incidents, attendance, and other important information.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Volunteer application</li><li>Police check for the vulnerable sector</li><li>Code of Conduct</li><li>Child Protection Policy Training</li></ul>Program Locations available:Our Lady of Victory School, 1175 Soderlind Street, Ottawa, ON K2C 3B3&nbsp;Robert E. Wilson Public School, 373 McArthur Ave., Vanier ON K1L 6N5Qualifications<ul><li>Previous Experience Working with Children</li><li>Strong Leadership Abilities: Capable of leading and motivating a team of volunteers and engaging with students effectively.</li><li>Team Management: Proven ability to supervise and support volunteers.</li><li>Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, volunteers, and school staff.</li><li>Organizational skills: To manage schedules, resources, and program logistics.</li><li>Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to ensure the smooth operation of the program.</li><li>Empathy and Patience</li><li>Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs within the program.</li><li>Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address any challenges that arise.</li><li>Commitment: Dedication to the Program’s Goals: A commitment to the mission and vision of the Running &amp; Reading Club.</li><li>Dependability: Reliable and consistent in attendance and performance.</li></ul>Orientation &amp; TrainingOrientation about Start2Finish and Club Director leadership training provided by head office or regional Master Trainer.Time Commitment Required<ul><li>4 hours a week &nbsp; &nbsp;o 2 hours preparation and administration &nbsp; &nbsp;o 2.5 hours during the in-person program sessions</li><li>Commitment to the entire program for one year, option to return the following year (October to May)</li></ul>

Running & Reading Program Leader (Ottawa)

Location: Ottawa, ON&nbsp;Pay: $2,000 per week, amounting to $6,000 total for the three weeks&nbsp;Hours: 47.5 hours per week, plus 8 hours trainingDeadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Friday, November 28th. Are you passionate about supporting youth in a safe and empowering environment? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while being part of a transformative experience for Canada’s young changemakers.The <a href="https://forum.ca/" target="_blank">Forum for Young Canadians</a>, organized and run by the <a href="https://rhf-frh.ca/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4TkpguAfwDINCMysQ2j16WqNhpkmYfQbE7sbcRbFdm1XHcFDgWf0YhoCyCoQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Rideau Hall Foundation</a>, is dedicated to educating, equipping, and inspiring young Canadians to engage meaningfully in civic life. Over three weeks in February and March 2026, the Forum will host its National Summit in Ottawa, welcoming over 300 students over three weeks (100 - 120 students aged 15-18 per week) for an immersive, hands-on experience like no other.The <a href="https://www.engagedemocracy.ca/" target="_blank">Democratic Engagement Exchange</a> at Toronto Metropolitan University is working with the Rideau Hall Foundation to program evening activities and ensure the safety and well being of all participants throughout the evening and overnight.Job RoleThis role offers a unique opportunity to combine youth mentorship, program leadership, and civic education. You will actively guide and support participants, facilitating activities that help them develop leadership skills and engage meaningfully in civic life.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during the evening and overnight</li><li>Follow the Rideau Hall Foundation’s safeguarding policies</li><li>Report any issues promptly and work with on-site leaders to address any concerns as they arise</li><li>Lead social programs in the evening such as helping to facilitate prepared activities, chaperoning the youth participants to off-site experiences, and ensuring all the youth feel included and welcome</li><li>Assist participants with attendance, preparedness, and support those unable to engage in regular programming</li><li>Stay onsite at the hotel with participants, monitoring and responding to issues during the evening and overnight&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum age: 24 years</li><li>Valid police record check, interview, and reference checks are required</li><li>Experience leading youth programming, camp counseling, coaching young people or related fields (Required)</li><li>Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding practices</li><li>Proven ability to address and respond to concerns appropriately and with sensitivity</li><li>Clear and empathetic communication, particularly in handling sensitive or urgent situations with participants and program staff</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion&nbsp;</li><li>Certified in Standard First Aid Level C (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Bilingual English/French (preferred but not essential)</li></ul>Compensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;$2,000 per week, amounting to $6,000 total for the three weeks&nbsp;<ul><li>Two daily meals provided during shift hours, breakfast and dinner</li><li>Hotel accommodations are provided during each program week (five nights, Sunday to Friday).</li></ul>When You’ll Need To Be Available:We are seeking Youth Engagement Leaders who can commit to the training day and to all three sessions.Training Day: Saturday, February 7 (time tbd)Session 1: Sunday, February 8 - Friday, February 13, 2026Session 2: Sunday, March 8 - Friday, March 13, 2026Session 3: Sunday, March 22 - Friday, March 27, 2026Training:<ul><li>3 hours for online safeguarding training prior to Forum</li><li>5 hours of in person training on Saturday, February 7th&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Hours:The Youth Engagement Leader role begins Sunday at 4:30 PM and ends Friday morning.<ul><li>All Leaders are required to work the evening shift from 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM daily. Overnight duties are divided into two three-hour shifts: 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM &amp; 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM</li><li>Each Leader will be assigned one overnight shift per night.</li><li>Each Leader works a total of 9.5 hours per day</li></ul>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------version francaise Animateur(trice) à l’engagement des jeunes – Soir et NuitLieu : Ottawa, OntarioRémunération : 2 000 $ par semaine, soit un total de 6 000 $ pour les trois semainesHeures : 47,5 heures par semaine, plus 8 heures de formationDate limite pour postuler: Les candidatures seront examinées de manière continue jusqu’au vendredi 28 novembre Êtes-vous passionné(e) par le soutien aux jeunes dans un environnement sûr et stimulant ? Voici votre chance d’avoir un impact significatif tout en faisant partie d’une expérience transformative pour les jeunes acteurs du changement au Canada.Le <a href="https://forum.ca/fr/" target="_blank">Forum des jeunes Canadiens</a>, organisé et géré par la <a href="https://rhf-frh.ca/fr/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21258754013" target="_blank">Fondation Rideau Hall</a>, se consacre à l’éducation, à la préparation et à l’inspiration des jeunes Canadiens afin qu’ils s’engagent activement dans la vie civique. Pendant trois semaines en février et mars 2026, le Forum accueillera son Sommet national à Ottawa, rassemblant plus de 300 étudiants sur trois semaines (100 à 120 étudiants âgés de 15 à 18 ans par semaine) pour une expérience immersive et pratique unique en son genre.Le <a href="https://www.engagedemocracy.ca/" target="_blank">Democratic Engagement Exchange</a> de l’Université métropolitaine de Toronto collabore avec la Fondation Rideau Hall pour organiser les activités en soirée et veiller à la sécurité et au bien-être de tous les participants tout au long des soirées et de la nuit.Rôle du posteCe poste offre une occasion unique de combiner le mentorat auprès des jeunes, la gestion de programmes et l’éducation civique. Vous guiderez et soutiendriez activement les participants, en animant des activités qui les aideront à développer leurs compétences en leadership et à s’engager de manière significative dans la vie civique.Responsabilités principales :<ul><li>Assurer la sécurité et le bien-être de tous les participants pendant les activités en soirée et la nuit</li><li>Respecter les politiques de protection de la Fondation Rideau Hall</li><li>Signaler rapidement tout problèmes et collaborer avec les responsables sur place pour y répondre dès qu’ils se présente</li><li>Animer les programmes sociaux en soirée, notamment en facilitant les activités prévues, en accompagnant les jeunes lors des sorties hors site et en veillant à ce que tous se sentent inclus et bienvenus</li><li>Aider les participants avec l’assiduité, la préparation et soutenir ceux qui ne peuvent pas participer pleinement aux activités régulières</li><li>Rester sur place à l’hôtel avec les participants, en surveillant et en intervenant en cas de problème pendant la soirée et la nuit</li></ul>Qualifications :<ul><li>Âge minimum : 24 ans</li><li>Vérification du casier judiciaire, entrevue et vérification de références valides requises</li><li>Expérience en animation de programmes pour jeunes, encadrement de camp, coaching de jeunes ou dans des domaines similaires (obligatoire)</li><li>Connaissance des pratiques de protection de l’enfance et de sécurité</li><li>Capacité avérée à traiter et répondre aux préoccupations de manière appropriée et avec sensibilité</li><li>Communication claire et empathique, notamment pour gérer des situations sensibles ou urgentes avec les participants et le personnel du programme</li><li>Excellentes compétences en communication, avec la capacité de gérer les situations délicates avec soin et discrétion</li><li>Certification en premiers soins de niveau C (préférée mais non essentielle)</li><li>Bilinguisme anglais/français (préféré mais non essentiel)</li></ul>Rémunération :2 000 $ par semaine, soit un total de 6 000 $ pour les trois semaines<ul><li>Deux repas quotidiens fournis pendant les heures de travail : déjeuner et souper</li><li>L’hébergement à l’hôtel est fourni pendant chaque semaine de programme (cinq nuits, du dimanche au vendredi)</li></ul>Disponibilités requises : Nous recherchons des Animateur(trice)s à l’engagement des jeunes capables de s’engager pour la journée de formation ainsi que pour les trois sessions complètes.Journée de formation : Samedi 7 février (horaire à confirmer)Session 1 : Dimanche 8 février – Vendredi 13 février 2026 Session 2 : Dimanche 8 mars – Vendredi 13 mars 2026 Session 3 : Dimanche 22 mars – Vendredi 27 mars 2026Formation :<ul><li>3 heures de formation en ligne sur la protection des jeunes avant le Forum</li><li>5 heures de formation en personne le samedi 7 février&nbsp;</li><li>Horaires : Le rôle d’Animateur(trice) à l’engagement des jeunes commence le dimanche à 16 h 30 et se termine le vendredi matin.</li><li>Tous les animateurs sont tenus de travailler le quart de soirée, de 16 h 30 à 23 h, chaque jour.</li><li>Les tâches de nuit sont réparties en deux quarts de trois heures : 23 h – 2 h et 2 h – 5 h</li><li>Chaque animateur se verra attribuer un quart de nuit par soir. Chaque animateur travaille un total de 9,5 heures par jour.</li></ul>

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