N.E.E.D.S. Inc. (Classroom Mentor -Introduction to Canadian Education Program)

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Classroom Mentor Volunteers will assist Introduction to Canadian Education staff deliver orientation activities to newly arrived refugee children and youth ages 6 to end of high school who have not yet attended school in Canada. Program components include school preparedness, orientation to Winnipeg, English language skill development, social recreational activities, addressing common settlement stressors, and computer classes   Here are more details:  Dates: Sept- June (Monday to Thursday)   Time: 8:30-3:30PM   Ages of Clients: 6-21 years of age (school aged children and youth)  Volunteer Shifts:   Volunteers can volunteer for the full day from 8:30-3:30 PM  Volunteers can volunteer in the morning from 8:30-12:30 PM   Volunteers can volunteer in the afternoon from 12:00-3:30 PM  Location: 251 Notre Dame Ave  ·         Classroom Mentor Role and Tasks:   o    Assist in the delivery of individual and group classroom activities o    Support with the delivery of our orientation curriculum o    Help ensure that all classroom materials and supplies are prepared for each activity o    Help with classroom set-up and clean-up o    Work directly with newcomer clients to develop supportive and productive relationships o    Supervise and aid with preparing participants for entry into the Canadian school system o    Communicate client issues with lead staff.