PLEASE NOTE: There is a Max of 12 kids per day!
SUMMER DAY CAMP – REGISTRATION OPEN
Categories:
Related Post
Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities
Friendly Visitor Program
Our friendly visitor program is designed to keep local seniors connected. You can connect by phone with one-on-one calls 1-2 times a week, or in person visits.
Volunteer Driver
The Volunteer Driver Program is designed to help local seniors get to medical appointments, prescription pick ups and occasional grocery trips.
As a volunteer driver, you will
- Receive 0.50 cents per KM driven
- Make a difference in your community
- Meet new people
Mandatory screening is required for all new volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer, or would like more information about volunteering, please call Amanda at 250-547-0089
Cherryville Tax ClinicCherryville Tax Clinic
The Cherryville Income Tax Clinic is available and free for low income and basic tax returns. Our volunteers are able to do multi-year taxes so if you are needing to catch up on prior years, that is not a problem!
Starting March 7th – April 6th, CCF&RS will be doing a Drop-off/Pick-Up Tax Clinic.
Cherryville residents can bring their tax paperwork to our office during open hours; volunteer tax preparers will file your returns and call you when ready to pick up!
Please bring your tax paperwork to the Cherryville Resource Center building at: 158 North Fork Road, Cherryville BC, V0E2G3
OPEN: Monday 9-2, Tuesday 8-12, Wednesday & Friday 8-2
For more information, call Amanda at 250-547-0089
Job Opportunity! – FilledJob Opportunity! – Filled
We are looking for an artistic and creative person to join our team to support Cherryville youth! Position will be posted until filled.
YOUTH ARTS & CULTURE
Program Coordinator Job Application
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with CCFRS staff to create exciting arts & culture classes for Cherryville youth. There will be 4 unique programs that run for 6 weeks each and target youth ages 6-14. Programs run mid-September to May for a total of 24 weeks. Arts & Culture is a range of educational opportunities including but not limited to Art & Health, Dance, Drawing, Painting & Crafting, Music & Singing, Photography & Film, Poetry & Parks, and Culture.
The Program Coordinator reports to CCF&RS throughout the duration of classes and works collaboratively with staff to create an engaging and inclusive learning opportunity.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Experience and/or training working with youth
- Must hold a current Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR Certificate (available through CCFRS)
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Must have Responsible Adult or equivalent
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds
- Technical skills (computer savvy, able to use excel and word, etc.) an asset
Work Performed
Duties and Responsibilities for this position include:
- Creating engaging learning opportunities for youth 6-14 to express themselves in variety of ways
- Working collaboratively with CCFRS to develop 4 arts and culture programs including but not limited to topics covering Art & Health, Dance, Drawing, Painting & Crafting, Music & Singing, Photography & Film, Poetry & Parks, and Culture
- Being attentive to the children and building self-esteem and confidence
- Promoting kindness and creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere
- Set up and clean up after every class, leaving workspace in same condition as before use
- Taking inventory of program supplies and submitting requests to CCFRS staff when needed
- Adherence to CCF&RS policy and procedures including a signed Confidentiality Agreement
- Ensuring safety of program participants and responding to emergencies in accordance with established policy and guidelines
Hours
This is a contract employee position, 6 hours per week at $20.00/hour (includes MERCS) for 24 weeks running from September to May. Classes range from 1-2 hours per week depending on age group and program focus. Additional hours may be available but not guaranteed.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit resume with at least two references by email to:
Meghan Derkach, Executive Director at meghan.derkach@hotmail.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, please note only the applicants under consideration will be scheduled an interview.