Connecting  Collaborating  Caring Research Families Young Carers Working Together as Champions for Change Student Support Conference: Friday, November 14, 2014 – 9am-3pm Club Roma, St. Catharines Community Agencies Community: $25.00  Powerhouse Project Members: FREE Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity Powerhouse Project is Seeking Dedicated Volunteers to assist with the delivery of a Conference for and about Young Carers. When?: Conference—Friday, November 14 (8am-4pm) Volunteer Training—Friday, November 7 (4-6pm, dinner included) Who should apply?: Those who have these skills and interests*       Deadline: Nov 3, 2014 Child Care/ECE Facilitator(12mos-4yrs) Children’s Program Facilitator(5-13yrs) Supporting Children with Special Needs Youth/Young Adult Program Facilitator(14+yrs) Adult Plenary Support Administrative Support Why volunteer?:      Learn about Young Carers and Caregiving Families Get involved in the community Practical experience Make new community connections Leave knowing you made a difference How?: Contact Michelle Lewis, Acting Program Manager at [email protected] or 905-397-4201 x425 *Current Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required A Young Carer:  Is a child, youth or young adult who assists with the daily lived This Conference is brought to you by: experience of a loved one  Has a close relative with a chronic illness, disability, mental health issue, addiction issue or a socioeconomic factor (language barrier, single parent family, etc.)  Takes on caregiving responsibilities and experiences the emotional impact of the care or concern in their home YCI—Powerhouse Project is funded by: Views expressed are the views of the Young Carers Initiative and do not necessarily reflect those of the Dementia Alliance, the LHIN or the Government of Ontario.