Name of community agency/organization:
Friends of the Schoolhouse
Position title:
Volunteer at activities sponsored by Friends of the Schoolhouse
Description of the community agency:
Supports the Old Britannia Schoolhouse through community activities and fundraising.
What you will do:
Student volunteers help at occasional events by greeting visitors, demonstrating heritage toys and answering questions about The Old Britannia Schoolhouse. Garden volunteers are needed several times a year. Students receive community involvement
credit for the hours they volunteer.
Skills required:An ability to meet the public and work with children. An interest in gardening.
Skills you will learn:
- interpersonal skills
- experience dealing with the public
- teaching children new games and activities
gardening skills
Length of time required:
Varies according to activity.
Location:
Varies according to activity. Usually at the schoolhouse.
Contact person: Daryl Cook, Student Volunteer Convenor
How to get involved/How to apply: Apply by e-mail to Daryl Cook dlcook@rogers.com.
The Peel board has reviewed this volunteer posting to make sure it meets the criteria for the community involvement requirement. However, this posting is provided as a service to students--it is not intended to be an endorsement by the Peel District School Board of any specific organization or program.
