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Volunteer Position Description
Children's Programme

Title: Children’s Programmes Assistant

Purpose
To assist the Children’s Programmes Coordinator with: creating and maintaining accurate and accessible programme information, supporting programmes’ needs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of (or interest in gaining knowledge of) the experiences and concerns of: parents, caregivers, children and the extended families that are a part of The 519 community; and students and service providers working in related fields
Demonstrated organization and information management skills
Demonstrated research and writing skills
Detail oriented with a global understanding of how details support broader programming goals
Flexible and self directed
Experience with Microsoft Office, Internet and database software

Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Children’s Programmes Coordinator:

Develop tools for Information management (electronic and hard copy)
Maintain easy access to resource materials within the office
Assist with research for referrals and public enquiries
Maintain updated log of programme statistics
Maintain filing systems
Assist with developing educational materials
Participate in programmes’ meetings
Assist with notes and minutes
Provide programme support as needed
Respect participant confidentiality

Orientation/Training
Overview of The 519 Church Street Community Centre and the Children’s and Parenting Programmes’: goals, programmes, internal resources, issues and concerns; to be provided by the Children’s Programmes Coordinator.

Hours
Minimum 12- 16 hours / week

Commitment
A minimum of 9 months to 1 year.

Supervisor
This position reports to the Children’s Programmes Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is an indirect supervisor.

Together, the Children’s Programmes Coordinator and the Intern/Volunteer will establish goals and responsibilities of the Intern/volunteer and the Coordinator through regular supervisory meetings.