Potton proudly presents a team of youth with babysitting training
On Saturday, May 20 certified Red Cross instructor Marta Gubert Gomes welcomed thirteen youth who took part in the Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course in Mansonville.
Organized by the Missisquoi North Volunteer Youth Centre’s Sarah Jersey, the training was a big success. The course covered everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting deepens and enhances the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children and give the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.
The duration of the 7-8 hour course designed for youth 11 years and up, was held from 8:30am to 4pm at the Mansonville Town Hall and included a visit to the Youth Centre during the lunch break. With six boys and seven girls, the group was diverse and interesting. The cost per youth was $65.00 and included the manual.
“I had a great group today,” shared instructor Marta Gubert Gomes at the end of the day. “The group was impressive and I believe they learned a lot.”
Marta treated the group to a pizza lunch which was a real treat for the kids. The course was bilingual and the material covered was presented in both languages.
The course filled up quickly and a list of participants for another session has already been compiled. The next session will likely take place in November. The youth who took part were all smiles as they posed for a group photo outside the Youth Centre during their visit. If the enthusiasm is any indication, Potton children will be in good hands as these youth put their skills learned to practice.