Are you looking for summer employment? We are now accepting resumes for the Child & Youth Leader positions at Wilmot Family Resource Centre. Application deadline is April 5th at 4:30pm to info@wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca. Or drop off your resume and cover letter at our office (1-175 Waterloo St., New Hamburg). Click download below to view the complete job posting.
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#CNOY24 Registration is now Online!
Registration for #CNOY24 is now online!
The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness and hunger.
We walk in the cold and dark to support all those in our community who are being crushed by struggle, trauma, shame and loneliness. To them – and to the community that witnesses our trek in the dark – we declare together that “Everybody matters. Everybody belongs. And yes, we need each other.”
The Wilmot Family Resource Centre is proud to host Coldest Night of the Year 2024 in Wilmot area. Walk with us in support of our agency on February 24, 2022 to help individuals and families in our community who are walking through their own struggles.
Want to support? For more information about how you can get involved as a walker, a sponsor, a volunteer or to make a donation visit this link.
Everyone Matters. Everyone Belongs. Let’s make something better, Together.
For general information about this national event: https://cnoy.org/about
We are hiring a Child & Youth Program Leader!
Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC) is a charitable, multi-service organization with locations in Baden, Wellesley, and New Hamburg, focusing on strong and healthy communities where all individuals are accepted and where there are opportunities to participate and grow.
Wilmot Family Resource Centre is currently hiring a part-time Child & Youth Program Leader for 10-15 hours per week after-school and evenings.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Child & Youth Coordinator, the Child & Youth Program Leader is responsible for the delivery of the agency’s Child & Youth Programs, including the development, implementation, and leading of programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program.
The successful candidate will assist in the setup, clean-up, and ongoing site maintenance to keep the program space(s) clean and orderly; ensure participant safety; maintain a positive liaison with participants, coworkers, volunteers, community organizations, and related service agencies; model a strong client service orientation respecting the diverse needs of children, youth, and their families; demonstrate a commitment to understanding and upholding the mission and values of Wilmot Family Resource Centre.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma, Post-Secondary diploma or degree (or currently enrolled) in Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure, Social Services or a related field
- Minimum of one year experience working in a program setting with children, youth, and families from diverse cultural & socio-economic backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills including compassion, discernment, and modeling of appropriate boundaries
- Maintain confidentiality
- Problem solver and sound judgment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to problem solve, multi-task, manage time well, and prioritize responsibilities
- Flexible, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
- Leadership experience and skills
- Proficient in the use of computers, the internet, and various software (Microsoft Office suite)
- Working knowledge of Canva an asset
- Social media knowledge and skills in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram are an asset
- Have access to reliable transportation and demonstration of dependable work attendance
- CPR and First Aid certificate
- Clean Vulnerable Police Records Check
- Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy is in place for all employees
DETAILS: Part-time 10-15 hours/week, $18-$20/hour starting wage, expected start date is October.
Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above requirements. Applications are due by 12:00pm on October 18, 2023 to Trisha Robinson, Executive Director, Wilmot Family Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo St. Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1S3; or by email to info@wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca
Join our team as a Parent & Family Support Worker!
Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC) is a charitable, multi- service organization with locations in Baden, Wellesley, and New Hamburg, focusing on strong and healthy communities where all individuals are accepted and where there are opportunities to participate and grow.
Wilmot Family Resource Centre is currently hiring a full-time Parent & Family Support Worker for 35 hours per week.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Parent & Family Support Worker will be responsible for providing programs, services, and support to parents and families, with children aged birth to 18 years old, in the townships of Wilmot & Wellesley. In addition to working with families, the parent support worker will emphasize the promotion of mental health wellness and the implementation of preventative programs to foster positive mental health & wellness.
The Parent & Family Support Worker will work collaboratively with agency staff and the community to identify needs of parents and families and develop potential partnerships with other agencies to offer programming to complement existing programs and services. They will also build rapport with clients, secure trust, and confidence, and make referrals internally
and to other community services and supports as appropriate. As well, they will compile and enter necessary data and documentation into agency data systems while maintaining accurate, timely and complete files.
This position will work primarily weekdays with occasional after-school, evening and weekend hours required.
DETAILS: Full-time 35 hours/week, $26/hour starting wage, expected start date is in October.
Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above requirements.
Applications are due by noon on October 18, 2023, to Trisha Robinson, Executive Director, Wilmot Family Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo St. Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON. N3A 1S3; or by email to info@wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca.
Please click the download button below to view the complete job posting with further details and instructions on how to apply.
Everyone Is Struggling: Wilmot Family Resource Centre foodbank sees 89% increase in visits over 3 years
The demand for food support in Wilmot & Wellesley townships is growing at a fast pace. We are serving more and more with an increase in number of visits to the food bank increasing by more than 89% over 3 years. We are incredibly grateful for our generous community, businesses and volunteers – we just couldn’t do this without you all. Click here to read the recent article in the New Hamburg Independent featuring an interview with Wilmot Family Resource Centre Inc. Executive Director, Trisha Robinson.
If you’d like to support the work of WFRC in Wilmot & Wellesley Townships, you may donate by cash, cheque (drop off or mail to 175 Waterloo St., Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1S3) or donate online at https://bit.ly/3HzEWwA
#foodinsecurity#foodsupportprogram#foodbank#communitysupport#volunteers#emergencyfoodsupport The Food Bank of Waterloo Region #thehungerreport #2022hungerreport Feed Ontario #wellesley Township of Wilmot Township of Wellesley#wilmotstrongertogether @Wilmot Stronger Together @Building Stronger Communities in Wilmot & Wellesley
Stuff a Trailer Food Drive
October to December 2022
The McFarlane Trailer Sales & Service “Stuff A Trailer” food drive is NOW underway till December. You can drop off non-perishable food donations to their location at 100 Bergey Crt in New Hamburg on Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. All donations will go to Wilmot Family Resource Centre to be distributed to those in need in our community.
#fooddrive #stuffatrailer #foodsupport #foodassistance #communitysupport #grateful #wfrc #wilmot #wellesley #newhamburg
September 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We encourage you to reflect on the impact of the residential school system, and honour the children who never returned home and survivors of the residential school system along with their families and communities.
#EveryChildMatters #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR2022 #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
Sharing: Storwell Self Storage is Offering a $2,000 Bursary to Help Foster Children Pursue Post-Secondary Education
We are excited to share this great opportunity to help foster children pursue post-secondary education:
Along with providing accessible and affordable storage solutions across the GTA Storwell is also devoted to helping out the local community through various charitable causes and social initiatives. Storwell has set up a bursary program for students who were part of the foster care system to help them pursue their post-secondary school education.
According to the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, right now there are approximately 63,000 Canadian children living in permanent care with foster families, extended family, or in group homes. Across the country, 235,000 children and youth have been identified as having experienced or being at risk of experiencing abuse and neglect. These children and youths often experience difficulties gaining access to adequate education opportunities, especially when it comes to post-secondary education. For every 1,000 youths in Canadian foster care, only eight go on to graduate with a post-secondary education. One of the largest barriers to entry for children in foster care is the financial burden that comes along with post-secondary education.
In response to the growing number of foster children and youth in care that struggle to afford post-secondary studies, Storwell has developed the Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program. The aim of the Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program is to provide foster children with resources and opportunities that might be otherwise unavailable to them. With the proper tools, these students can work towards building a better life for themselves through the pursuit of higher education.
Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 to help foster children attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. The bursary application deadline is September 1st. Eligibility requirements and access to the application form can be found at: https://www.storwell.com/bursary-application
See the flyer below or click on the download button to view the information flyer from Storwell about the bursary:
Summer 2022 Camp Team!
Meet our Summer 2022 Camp Team! The child & youth leaders are looking forward to a fun and exciting summer with campers. There are a few spots available for camp! Call us at 519.662.2731, email info@wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca, or visit our website for more information.
Closed until noon
Due to poor road conditions our office will be closed this morning on February 18th, 2022 and open at noon (12pm) today.
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