Become a KidCoach
You don't need to know anything about children or have previous volunteer experience with children, but you must be committed to helping a child develop the potential leader within him. You also need to be enthusiastic, open to other cultures, like having fun and enjoy learning along side people of all ages. In total, you'll devote 55 to 60 hours to "your" Kid during a 6 1/2 month period that runs from late October to the end of April.
What are your time commitments as a KidCoach?
- 5 full days (one full-day coach training session and 4 full-day workshops)
- 22 weekly, scheduled phone calls with your Kid that run 15-30 minutes
- Periodic 15-minutes monthly phone calls with your Lead Coach
- One graduation festivity, "Power of Possibilities Night" (POP Night)
KidCoach Eligibility:
- Be at least 20 years of age
- Submit an Application
- Obtain a clear police check certificate (Forms provided by FPK)
- Pass the reference checks
- Have e-mail access
- Pay a $50 KidCoach Registration Fee
Steps to Becoming a Volunteer with Future Possibilities for Kids
- Complete the attached KidCoach or General Volunteer application and submit it to our office by email, fax or mail.
- Encourage your friends, family and colleagues to join you in this gratifying volunteer opportunity.
- Clear Your Calendar! The Training and Activity dates for or 2008-9 program year will closely correspond to those on our 2007-8 DRAFT Program Calendar. Firm dates will be posted on this website during the summer of 2008.
- Get ready for a memorable experience!
- Call 905-707-7007 if you have any questions.
