Multicultural Helping House Society (Volunteer Basketball Mentor- Vancouver)

Organization Name: Multicultural Helping House Society
Opportunity Title: Volunteer Basketball Mentor- Vancouver
Category: Sports and Recreation
Commitment: Less than 6 months, 6 months to 1 year, Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: January 26, 2019
End Date: December 31, 2032

Email: edmondl@helpinghouse.org
Website: http://helpinghouse.org/
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

VOLUNTEER BASKETBALL MENTOR (1)

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Multicultural Helping House seeks to reduce the barriers for youths to engage in physical activity. We are looking for mentors to create a fun and inclusive environment for youths ages 9-12. Volunteers will engage youths in various basketball related exercises at the Killarney gym every Saturday from 5:30pm-7pm.

DELIVERABLES/DUTIES:

• Have fun!
• Teach basic handling and fundamentals of basketball.
• Mentor a youth leader.
• Reinforce sessions with games and activities.
• Share concerns, needs and successes with the Program Coordinator.
• Communicate with youths ages 9-12.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate with youths 9-12.
• Ability to impart fundamentals of basketball.
• Comfortable working with youths.
• Second language is an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Volunteers to attend a training and orientation session at Multicultural Helping House.
• Screening Interview with Program Coordinator.
• Must successfully obtain a Criminal Record Check Clearance letter.

 

Apply By:

Please contact Edmondl@helpinghouse.org with posting as subject title.