| About the Position | |
| Position #: | 19265 |
| Organization | Region of Waterloo Museums |
| Position: | Diwali - Tradition Program Volunteer - Family and Community Traditions Education |
| Location: | 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, ON, Canada |
| Impact Statement: | To promote and enhance cultural diversity by providing students and visitors with information about cultural traditions and celebrations in our community. The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is expanding the Grade 2 and 3 Social Studies program to include how traditions and cultural celebrations are passed on, preserved or changed in our community. |
| Description: | Working with museum staff and curriculum requirements, Diwali - Community Traditions Program volunteer will share information about their culture and celebrations in a positive and enjoyable manner through presentations, music and hands on activities. Volunteers must have first-hand experience celebrating Diwali. The Family and Community Traditions (FACT) is presented to grade 2 and 3 students in conjunction with the provincial Social Studies curriculum. |
| Training Details: | Training will be provided by museum staff. The scheduled training date is November 14, 2019. |
| Working Conditions: | Volunteers will be working indoors at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. The Family and Community Traditions (FACT) presentations will be made to grade 2 and 3 students. |
| Duration: | 3 months or less |
| Timing: | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail: | FACT Program runs from November 20 to Dec 20. The program runs Monday to Friday mornings and afternoons. Volunteers are welcome to help in accordance with their schedules and their willingness to share their time. |
| Special Event Start Date: | 2019-11-19 |
| Special Event End Date: | 2019-12-20 |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Ideal for: | An Individual, A Group, A Newcomer |
| Transportation: | On a bus route |
| Accessibility: | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers |
| Area(s) of Interest: | Arts/Culture, Children/Youth, Heritage/Museum |
| Skill(s): | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Presenting |
| How to Apply | |
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| Website: | https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/exploring-the-region/museums.aspx |
| Email: | Send an Email Message |
| Contact: | Debbie Moxam |
| Phone: | 519-748-1914 Ext. 3272 |
| Address: | Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Kitchener, N2P 2R7 |
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Volunteer Action Centre
151 Frederick Street, Suite 500
Kitchener ON N2H 2M2
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
151 Frederick Street, Suite 500
Kitchener ON N2H 2M2
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
