Family Program Volunteer Assistant
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Opportunity Description
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Family Program Volunteer Assistant
In this role, your friendly presence helps foster an inclusive, safe, and organized environment for all community members, staff and other volunteers. The purpose of this role is to provide opportunities for increased employment skills.
Volunteer Title: Family Program Volunteer Supervisor: Ruth Power - Byrne Shift day and time: Monday 9am - 12 noon, Wednesday 9am - 12 noon, Friday 9 am - 12 noon
Responsibilities
Supporting staff and participants for Monday Playgroup and Friday Playgroup, Community Cafe, or Drop and Shop Program
Family Group Support: Help set up weekly family sessions, welcome participants, and assist coordinators with group activities.
Skills required
- Basic English Skills
- Friendly and personable
- Good communication skills
- Organized and reliable
- Respectful and welcoming to individuals of all backgrounds and ages.
- Patient and Calm under pressure
- Reliable and punctual
If you are interested in volunteering please contact rbyrne@novavillagens.com
Matching Profile
Skills & Interests
Requirements
- Police Record Check Required
- Training or Orientation Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
Suitable For
About the Organization
Nova Village NS
Social & Community Services
Nova Village NS is a family hub providing free programs and services supporting the health and wellbeing of families and youth in Halifax, Nova Scotia. NVNS provides opportunities to Connect, Grow and Thrive.
A registered charity est. in 1986.
Logistics & Schedule
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Duration
- Short-term (less than 6 months)
- Schedule
- Weekdays (Day)
- Dates
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Start:
- Location
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6 Titus St
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3N 2Y7 - Location Map
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