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Feel Joy & Make an Impact
We are seeking volunteers ages 15+ who are energetic, playful, and enthusiastic to participate as Movement Mentors in our sessional programs. In this role, you will share movement, dance and music with others while connecting with our participants with disabilities in a fun, inclusive environment. Mentors will receive training and hands-on guidance from our skilled facilitators to provide physical, behavioural and cognitive support to our participants. Each Mentor is paired with a participant with whom they will build a connection and trusting relationship.
What's in it for you?
Valuable Work Experience | Meaningful Interactions | Heart-Pumping Exercise | Long Lasting Memories | A FULL Heart!
The ability to dance/move physically is a MUST! Comfort and previous experience supporting participants with disabilities is an asset, though not mandatory.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Dance for Physical Needs
Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm
Address: 1709 8 Ave NE
Fall Session: Oct 3-Dec 12 (excluding Oct 31)
Winter Session: Jan 9-Mar 14
Spring Session: Apr 10-June 12
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Adult Day Program
Dance/Movement: Tuesdays 10am-12pm
AND/OR
Variety Afternoon: Tuesdays 1-3 pm
Address: 1709 8 Ave NE
(other than the two community outings every 10-week session)
Fall Session: Sep 10-Nov 26 (community outings Oct 15 + Nov 26)
Winter Session: Jan 7-Mar 25 (community outings Feb 11 + Mar 25)
Spring Session: Apr 8-Jun 24 (community outings May 13 + Jun 24)
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Adapted Dance Program (in Partnership with the City of Calgary)
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Address: 636 Marlborough Way NE
Fall Session: Sep 17-Dec 3
***Seeking volunteers of the cultural backgrounds: Eritrean (with the ability to speak English and Tigrinya) and Ethiopian (with the ability to speak English and Amharic) to help us best support the families involved in this program
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Adapted Dance Program (in Partnership with Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families)
Saturdays 9:15-10:15 am, 10:30-11:30 am and/or 11:45 am-12:45 pm
Address: TBC (SW Quadrant of City)
Fall Session: Oct 19-Dec 14 (excluding Nov 9)
Volunteer Requirements
- 15 years of age or older
- FULL 10-12 week commitment for 1 or more programs
- Energetic, playful and enthusiastic personalities preferred
- Comfort and ability to dance/move physically is a MUST!
- Comfort and previous experience supporting participants with special needs is an asset, but not mandatory as coaching will be provided
- Mandatory attendance to Mentor Orientation
- Police Information Check required
Volunteer Benefits
- Have fun sharing in movement, dance and music with others
- Meet like-minded individuals and form relationships with peers, children and families
- Gain valuable work experience
- Experience interacting and engaging with a diverse population
- Opportunities for paid positions through commitment to the program
- Training and workshops in the field of special needs and movement