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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
Job summary
Support children in Grades 1–6 through after-school fitness activities, one-on-one reading, healthy snack service, and literacy games. Help students build confidence, healthy habits, literacy skills, and positive relationships with peers and mentors.
Job details
Summary Volunteer with Start2Finish and help kids in Grades 1-6 build confidence, stay active, and develop a love for reading—all while having fun! Location In-Person Mississauga, Ontario When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Immediately About This Opportunity Make a Difference After School – Become a Running & Reading Club Mentor! Join the fun and impact lives with the Start2Finish Running & Reading Club—a unique after-school program that promotes literacy, healthy active living, and play for children aged 6–13 (Grades 1–6). Running from October to May, just 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 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 activities With 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: St. Louis Elementary School, 1450 Lewisham Drive, Mississauga ON, L5J 3R3 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary, 2350 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1 St. Valentine Elementary School, 5610 Heatherleigh Ave, Mississauga, ON L5V 2V7 Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Minimum 16 years old Willing to undergo a background or police records check volunteer code of conduct Causes Academics & Education Children & Youth Community & Social Services Sports & Recreation Skills & Experience Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Teacher assistant Tutoring Coaching Sports Coaching Mentoring Education & Schooling Other Community Development & Outreach Skills English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Teaching Volunteer Management Capacity Planning Group Facilitation Administrative Support Sports & Physical Activities Coaching & Instruction Advocacy Tags community toronto education leadership wellness team building literacy mentorship experience weekly instagram youth empowerment social justice nonprofitsupport community connection family and children's services working with children healthy living access poverty reduction making a difference
What you’ll do
Support children in Grades 1–6 through after-school fitness activities, one-on-one reading, healthy snack service, and literacy games. Help students build confidence, healthy habits, literacy skills, and positive relationships with peers and mentors.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and willing to undergo a background or police records check. No running experience is required, and volunteers are encouraged to express interest even if they do not meet these requirements.
Listed skills
- Group Facilitation · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Mentoring
- Literacy Support
- Reading Instruction
- Tutoring
- Teaching Assistance
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Activity Instruction
- Group Facilitation
- Working With Children
- Youth Engagement
- Communication
- Community Outreach
- Volunteer Support
Job areas
- Education
- Social Services
- Sports & Recreation
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