BIG跨代互动项目由北美华人健康协会(CNIW)、加拿大青少年心理咨询中心(WCCYC)以及加华心理健康互助平台（WeSupport)共同主办。
研究发现，一大批从国内移民到加拿大的中老年人渴望与当地的年轻人建立更加牢固的联系，通过年轻人独特的视角来了解当地文化和社会趋势。
然而，起始于2020年初的新冠疫情COVID-19无疑给老年人与当地社区互动增加了阻碍。
志愿者做什么 因此，该志愿项目旨在搭建老年人与年轻人之间沟通的桥梁。参与其中的志愿者们以小组的形式每周组织各种活动，比如日常英语教学，美图秀秀的使用，全民K歌的使用等。
通过参与这些活动，老年人既学习到了实用的技能，也与青少年建立了联系而减少了社会孤立感，促进了自身的身心健康。
长者们喜欢的实用英语课 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knUooV6uIdI☝欢迎大家关注我们的Youtube频道
志愿者收获什么除了服务老年人群体，参与项目的志愿者们也能获得自身软技能的成长。
管理团队积极致力于对青少年志愿者各类软技能方面的培训并鼓励后者在实践中挖掘自身潜能。培训包括团队协作能力，领导能力，组织能力，创造能力，沟通能力，解决问题的能力等。
如何成为志愿者
在此我们呼吁有兴趣的青少年志愿者抓住这次绝佳的学习挖掘和展现自我的机会，同时我们也呼吁家长及老师们传递该信息并鼓励孩子们参与。
招募要求
- 年龄要求：15-29周岁
- 基本语言要求：普通话口语流利，英文读写流利
- 工作时长：每周5-7小时，志愿期限不少于两个月
- 工作地点：网络远程
如有意愿申请，请扫以下二维码：
报名截止日期：开放申请通道，直到名额招满为止！
BIG Project Volunteering ProgramYouth Volunteer NeededIf you are between 15-29 years old (inclusive)If you speak Mandarin or Cantonese
If you are passionate about building social connectionsIf you enjoy working within a team
If you enjoy being creative and taking initiativesHere is an opportunity for you to shine!
What is this volunteering program about?The BIG project aims to build inter-generational connections, reduce seniors’ social isolations, and promote overall well-being.
Many seniors who immigrated from China wish they could establish stronger bonds with the younger generation and learn about local culture through the unique eyes of young people. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many sniors couldn't visit their children, grandchildren or participate in recreational activities as much as they used to. Instead, they sit at home, feeling lonely and disconnected.
Right now, you have the opportunity to make their lives more fun and fulfilling while gaining valuable knowledge and skills that would benefit your academic and professional careers!
Role SummaryThis is a remote position where almost all duties are performed virtually. All volunteers will work within volunteer teams, each of which consist of three or four members. Teams will be responsible for daily communication with seniors via texts and voice messages on WeChat. Volunteers will also take turns to plan and host inter-generational workshops on topics of common interest. The objectives of these activities include teaching English, networking, story-sharing and skill building. Attending one monthly virtual group meeting is required and volunteers will get volunteer hours and a certificate.
长者们喜欢的实用英语课https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tSTjF73rBc☝Please follow our Youtube channel
What kind of people we are looking for?
●dependable, committed and punctual●courteous and personable when working with seniors●self-directed and willing to take initiative ●able to respect and maintain confidentiality of others’ identity and personal stories●proficient in Mandarin, both speaking and writing
Deadline to apply: open until filledAge: 15-29 (inclusive)Location: remoteHours: shift schedule, 5-7 hours/week, Monday to SundayCommitment: at least two monthsLanguage Required: Mandarin and Cantonese
If you are interested, please scan the QR code to apply:
We look forward to having you join us, we can’t make it without you!
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往期重要信息：
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