GrandPal- Intergenerational Story Teller

(CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie - Anne St S, MatureMinds)

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
E-Mail 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