Activities involved
Community Outreach
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
Social Emotional Well-Being [SS] Program Volunteer – Hamilton @ Kiwanis
Our social skills program is intended to support neurodiverse children and youth in grades 2 to 8 who would like to develop their interpersonal social skills to build and foster friendships, understand conflict resolution, social cues, and non-verbal communication. Location: Kiwanis 6 Acorn St, Hamilton, ON L8L 0E2 Day: Tuesday Time: 4:15pm-8:15pm Fall: October 20th, 2025 – December 19th, 2025 Volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes early and will support staff in running the program smoothly. This includes helping with student transitions, maintaining safety, and assisting with activities. Volunteers will work with facilitators to meet student needs, encourage positive behavior, and model supportive, pro-social conduct. They’ll also help track student progress and may take on other agreed-upon tasks. Training is provided and is mandatory for ALL volunteers. All volunteers must submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last 12 months. There is the possibility of supporting additional sessions, if mutually agreed upon.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Will develop and enhance skills related to: Teaching in-person, Observing or supporting individualized programming, Working with children/youth, Creativity, Interpersonal communications Volunteers will also: Gain an understanding of the unique needs of students with executive functioning challenges, Increase their knowledge of neurodiverse needs, Gain valuable work-related experience while making a difference in a child’s life, Gain valuable Plan to Protect
Activities involved
Community Outreach
- Good for groups
- Good for youth