GrandPal- Intergenerational Story Teller
(CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds)
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Position ID: V-BAR0214
Last Modified: 23 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 23 Jul 2025
Opportunity Details: GrandPal- Intergenerational Story Teller
| Contact | Jenna Wickens, MatureMinds Coordinator, CFS Counselling & Wellbeing; Phone: 705-627-1716; Email: jwickens@cfssc.ca |
| Duties | GrandPals are older adults (not necessarily Grandparents) who love children and want to make a difference for generations to come. GrandPals are trained in the stories they have to share over 5 weeks. After training, we connect GrandPals with a classroom where they meet with the same 2-4 students over a period of 8 weeks. The stories that GrandPals share about their own lives become part of the students' curriculum. Students capture the stories presented in written assignments as well as art projects. |
| More Info Link | www.grandpals.ca |
| Benefits | Social engagement, intergenerational interaction, purposeful work, opportunities to pass on stories, opportunity to reduce ageism, meaningful friendship building |
| Clients | Students |
| Ages | 55 year(s) - 122 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Friend / Penpal ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Social Interaction ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Ability to recollect stories and share them ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) - 5 weeks of training + 8 weeks in class |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 1.5 / Week |
| Accessibility | Training location is fully accessible. Accessibility of the schools depends on the school. |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 10 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 5 individual(s) ; Midland: 10 individual(s) 25 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided - 5 weeks of 1.5 hours a week |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Application, references, vulnerable sector check |
Agency Details: CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds
| Office Phone | 705-726-2503 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-726-2503 |
| Fax | 705-726-2570 |
| info@cfssc.ca | |
| Website | cfssc.ca/ |
| Address & Map | 20 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |
| Mailing Address | CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie Office 20 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |