Volunteer Coach Applicants

Do you want to make a difference in kids’ lives?

Do you want to make a contribution to your community?

Do you want to enhance your own personal and professional development?

Do you know the most important factor in success, productivity and good leadership?

What is kids.now?

Kids.now is a cool, fun, highly interactive, in-school, after-school educational leadership program delivered at no cost to groups of 10 self-selected grade seven and eight students. At the heart of kids.now are the Emotional Intelligence skills that are twice as predictive of success, productivity and good leadership as either IQ or expertise. (See "about kids.now" for more!) We mentor kids to give them powerful tools to make positive choices for themselves and the community.

What are the qualities of a kids.now coach?

Great people skills
Dynamic and enthusiastic
Positive outlook on life
Reliable and organized
Values volunteering and community
At least 21 years old
Committed to making a difference with kids
Enjoys having fun!

How will you benefit from coaching?

Know that you are helping kids
Receive complimentary professional Emotional Intelligence seminar
Develop your coaching skills
Develop your leadership skills
Develop your confidence as a presenter
Be a better team member or manager

What is the focus of the kids.now program?

Enhancing self-esteem
Communicating more effectively
Setting smarter goals
Resolving conflicts positively
Managing stress

How does kids.now operate?

Programs run for 12 weeks
Sessions are 1½ hours at 3:00 or 3:30 p.m.
Programs begin April and October
Curriculum materials are provided
Coach training seminar is provided

How can I join the team for the coming season?

Pass a screening process that includes three references and a police check
Make a commitment to two programs, though many coaches volunteer for three or more

If you are a positive, energetic person with excellent communication skills and

believe you would be a fantastic kids.now coach, please apply now!

Metro Toronto Area, Durham Region, York Region, Kawartha Pine Ridge & London

Heather MacDonald, Volunteer Management Coordinator (416) 515-1335

hmac@kidsnowcanada.org

Halton Region & Region of Peel

Diana Davis, Volunteer Management Coordinator (416) 831-9023

ddavis@kidsnowcanada.org

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Diana Helene Wilson, Volunteer Management Coordinator (506) 292-4295

dwilson@kidsnowcanada.org

Edmonton, Alberta

Trina Gendall (780) 910-6571

tgendall@kidsnowcanada.org