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English Conversation Circle Facilitator
Pioneer Park
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Impact Statement Kitchener Public Library volunteers enhance library services in our community and make a difference every day!
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Description - Create a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment - Facilitate large or small group conversations - Encourage participants to engage in conversation and provide one-on-one support as needed - Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to participants during program - Engage in conversations in a non-judgmental manner - Prepare group activities, lessons, and games for assigned weeks - Share information about library and community resources - Perform administrative tasks such as tracking attendance - Contribute to a positive team environment by generating and sharing ideas and tasks - Report program plans and communicate any issues or concerns with library staff
Volunteers may need to prepare content before each weekly program (approximately 20 minutes).
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual Age: 18+
Area(s) of Interest: Library/Research , Mentoring / Tutoring, Newcomer Support
Skill(s): Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Plan and Coordinate, Motivate Others, Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: At that training, we will discuss program goals and best practices for planning, review available resources, and break out into our volunteer teams to share ideas. A volunteer handbook and program handbook will be provided. Attendance at our volunteer training session is mandatory. Working Conditions: Library room Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 4 - 6 months Weekday - Evening Time Commitment: Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:30pm; October 2024 - June 2025
Volunteers may need to prepare content in advance of each weekly program (approximately 20 minutes).
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http://www.kpl.org
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Send an Email Message
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Jaspreet Kaur
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5197430271 Ext. 222
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150 Pioneer Drive Kitchener, N2P 2C2
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Kitchener
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