Engage Now

Greenway Volunteer Team – Join us! Opportunities for all ages.

Contact Kathleen to learn more kathleen@silverheightsneighbourhood.com or Sandra sandra@silverheightsneighbourhood.com

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Childhood Development Training

Sat. Oct. 22 12:30-4:30 pm at Greenway-Chaplin CC (116 Rouse Ave). This training is recommended for all volunteers working with children and youth. Especially youth interested in working at summer camp. Register her: https://forms.gle/ovMAbTJgJPg2uTF69

Youth Council – Fall 2022

Complete your volunteer hours and gain skills!

You are invited to join us for the first GCCC Youth Council meeting on Thursday Oct. 20 (next meeting Thurs. Nov 3.) at 7 pm at 116 Rouse Ave. Meet new friends. Gain leadership skills. Help to plan a fall event. Interested? Reach out the Kathleen to learn more kathleen@silverheightsneighbourhood.com

https://launch.charityrepublic.com/browsing/opportunities/1175

Welcome Desk Volunteer – Do you love interacting with people? Looking to share your administrative skills? Morning shifts 9:30-12 noon or afternoon shifts 1-4 pm Mondays and Friday morning are currently open.

https://launch.charityrepublic.com/browsing/opportunities/612

Childminding for Women’s Thursday group 11 am to 1 pm starts Sept 8 and for Caregiver Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday Sept 13 (10:30-12:30). Sign up here:

https://launch.charityrepublic.com/browsing/opportunities/1177

Program Committee

Join this committee to provide input to programs and services – bi-monthly meetings. You are welcome to join us on Mon. Nov. 7 at 6 pm. Sign up here:

https://launch.charityrepublic.com/browsing/opportunities/1178

Youth Training Option (age 12 to 25)

Greenway-Chaplin received a grant to pay for youth training this year. Youth who are interested can sign up and pay for the training. Submit your proof of completion and payment to Emily emilyj@greenwaychaplin for a cheque reimbursement.

Training may be First Aid Training (2 day course), Safe Food Handling (online), Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (HIGH FIVE PRO) or specialized training for a particular interest. Questions? Contact Emily for more information.

Leader-In-Training at Summer Camp 2022 – see you next year!

This opportunity is full for this summer. We are now taking name for summer camp 2023 or you might be interested in being a Program Assistant Volunteer in the fall.

Youth Development Program at Greenway-Chaplin Community Centre

1. Youth Council – meets monthly on a Thursday. Learn new leadership skills. Help plan an event. Complete your mandatory volunteer hours.
2. Youth Leader-In-Training opportunity – at summer camp youth (age 14 and 15) are invited to volunteer for a week at camp. Practice your leadership skills. Learn how to plan a recreational activity and practice facilitating it too.

Thank you so much to the Trillium Foundation for their support of the GCCC Youth Development Program in a Seed Grant (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022).

Greenway Community Garden 2022 (Year 2)- We are dreaming about green and what we will plant in the garden this year. Looking to learn more? Reach out to Stephan recreation@greenwaychaplin.com or 519-623-4220

Neighbourhood Action Grants – contact Kathleen to learn more kathleen@silverheightsneighbourhood.com

Family Outreach Program (House of Friendship)

Neighbourhood-based support for families with children 17 years and younger, living on low-income to help meet basic needs.

We’re here to help 519-742-8327 ext 240 or info@familyoutreach.ca

http://www.familyoutreach.ca

Patti (Family Outreach Worker) at 519-498-7638  families may text or call on this line to book an appointment or e-mail pattim@houseoffriendship.org   

Counselling Services ( Family Counseling Centre of Cambridge & North Dumfries Agency) https://fcccnd.com/

Call 519-621-5090 ext 254 to book an appointment at Greenway-Chaplin on Mondays between 9 am and 2 pm