By: Vanessa Sarvis

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By Vanessa Sarvis

• City of Winnipeg Free Play North

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About the City of Winnipeg Free Play North

• Free for children aged 6-12
• Organized games
• Organized crafts
• Organized field trips
• Program from 10-4pm
• Various sites around the city

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A bit about my position

• Recreational technician C
• Once a week come up with program plans
• Plan events
• Implement rules
• Navigate using the citys transit system
• Beginning and ending inventory
• Mentored a volunteer

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Some Events and Field Trips That Were Planned

• Childrens Fringe Festival
• Fun Mountain
• Tour of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Stadium
• Special event with family channel Summer Chills
• Trip to the movies

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What Ive Gained In My First Co-op

• Supervisory skills
• Experience working with volunteers
• City wide knowledge
• Being well organized
• Program planning

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Professional and Personal Gains

• Working as at a supervisory level
• Supervising a on-site volunteer
• Dealing with public issues
• Gaining new contacts in the industry
• Gaining friendships with co-workers

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Conclusion

• Through my summer co-op placement I learned many
  things that will relate to the tourism industry.
  Things that I can apply to my future studies.

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THE END!!