Name of community agency/organization:
Epilepsy Mississauga
Position title:Kids on the Block Puppeteer
Description of community agency/organization:
Epilepsy Mississauga is a non-profit, non-governmental health organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with and affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders.
What you will do:Perform puppet shows and education presentations to grade 1 to 3 students.
Skills required:
- interest in working with children
- comfort performing before large groups
- ability to memorize lines
Skills you will learn: - stage craft
- how to work with children
- first-aid
- public relations and stage and tour management skills
Length of time required: Intial training - three hours. Performances on request -
quite often during the day, so students with spare periods are encouraged to
apply.
Location: 3034 Palstan Rd., Suite M4, Mississauga, ON
Contact person: Tanis Rideout
How to get involved/How to apply: E-mail Tanis at Trideout@epilepsymississauga.com
The Peel board has reviewed this volunteer posting to make sure it meets the criteria for the community involvement requirement. However, this posting is provided as a service to students--it is not intended to be an endorsement by the Peel District School Board of any specific organization or program.
