We are looking for volunteers for the following roles! Find the description below and let us know if you are interested or share with those who might be.
GARDEN SUPPORT
Description:
- Helping in the Romero House community garden
- Weeding, watering as per a schedule and/or attending our weekly “gardening parties” to help in the garden and connect with residents
Scheduling: once a week, May-October (with flexibility for weeks away)
Time commitment: Spring-Fall
Skills required:
- Basic gardening knowledge
- A love for the outdoors and community building!
KIDS CLUB SUPPORT
Description:
- Supporting the kids club leaders at weekly activities for a small group of Romero House children and youth (20-30 participants, ages 4-12).
- These volunteers will help facilitate activities with the children and youth who live at Romero House.
- Activities could include crafts, sports, games, excursions etc.
- May include travel to nearby locations by public transit, car, or walking e.g. park, library, entertainment
Scheduling: Tuesdays, 4:15-6:15pm. Meeting at St.-Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church parish hall at 151 Glenlake Avenue
Time commitment: minimum 4 months
Skills required:
- Experience working with diverse children and youth
- Patience and adaptability in changing activities for the number of participants, weather, other needs etc.
- Spanish or Persian is an asset!
AS-NEEDED SWAHILI-ENGLISH INTERPRETER
Description:
- Support with in-person and/or phone interpretation
Scheduling: scheduled as needs arise, very flexible (once you are on the roster, you can say yes or no to each specific request)
Time commitment: minimum 4 months
Skills required:
- Fluency in English and Swahili
- Some day-time availability
- Patience working with changing schedules and situations
- Communicating calmly, patiently and kindly with newcomers
- Commitment to respecting confidentiality