Website: https://www.ripplefoundation.ca
Address: 218-69 Yorkville Ave , Toronto Ontario, M5R 1B8
Contact Name: Ivy Wong
Email: ivy@ripplefoundation.ca
Phone: 416-460-0850
Fax: N/A
Posted: 2019/06/12
Opportunity Description
Mission Statement
Ripple Foundation is a charitable organization that aims to empower the next generation of leaders by cultivating a passion for reading and writing in youth across Canada while fostering creativity.
Ripple Foundation creates community programs for youth that improve reading and writing skills while promoting the power of creativity. One of the programs is the Write It Workshops. It is a creative writing program focused on improving writing skills and increasing confidence in writing.
Position Description
Ripple Foundation is looking for facilitators to deliver our Write It Workshops at bookstores for children aged 8-14 years for these dates:
July 1-5 from 4pm – 5pm July 8-12 from 4pm – 5pm August 12-16 from 4pm – 5pm
Writing Workshop Facilitators would be engaged in the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deliver the Write It Workshop Series to children aged 8-14 years.
• Work with other volunteers during the delivery of the workshop.
• Attend a training session with other volunteers.
• Collect feedback and comments from participants to be used for social media sharing.
• Provide feedback to the Director of Programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
• A Vulnerable Sector Check is required from the local police.
• Excellent communication skills that are effective with children.
• Engaging and positive interactions with children that maintain their attention.
• Patience working with students of diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with organization co-ordinators and other peers.
• Teaching experience is an asset.
Additional Information: If you are interested in joining Ripple Foundation in this unique way, please send a résumé or CV to banu [at] ripplefoundation [dot] ca