YWCA Youth Program Volunteers and Program Coordinator

YWCA Youth Education Volunteering

Guide to High School is an after-school program that supports Grade 7 students in their transition to high school.

The program is led by a team of one YWCA staff member and 4-6 volunteers where you will work together to lead pre-written curriculum discussions and activities on topics such as healthy living, friendships, understanding identity, bullying, peer pressure and other topics related to navigating high school.

As a volunteer, you will provide mentorship and support to help students develop their capacity to make healthy decisions through building self-esteem, positive relationships, self-awareness and community connections.  

 

Apply to be a volunteer

Time commitment

  • Approximately 30-35 hours 

  • This includes time for volunteer training, program preparation and delivering the program 

  • You will attend one program, once a week for 2 hours (typically between 3-6pm) 

 

Requirements

  • Two professional and one personal reference 

  • Clear Criminal Record Check  

  • A passion to work with youth 

 

Benefits of volunteering

  • Develop skills in mentorship, leadership, facilitation, group management, and working with youth. 

  • Receive a certificate for completing the program and training 

  • Network with like-minded individuals 

  • Opportunity for personal and professional development  

  • Resume/ Experience builder 

  • Give back to your community 

 

Application Process

Once you've completed the volunteer application, schedule a volunteer interview on Calendly.

Online intro to volunteering: October 8

School orientation: October 14 - 17

In-person facilitation training: October 18

The program with the Grade 7 students will begin on October 20 and run through October 23.

It will take place from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and continue for a total of eight weeks.

Participants can expect to complete approximately 30 to 35 volunteer hours.

The program will conclude between December 8 and December 11.

Participants will receive a certificate in Inclusive Leadership and Facilitation upon completion.

What Our Volunteers Say

For myself being in school in the PDP program looking to teach high school in the near future I enjoyed seeing what challenges and interest youth have. I feel it will help me be a better teacher and be more aware of underlying challenges that my future students may be facing.

- Burnaby North Facilitator

The best part was representing my high school for new comers and educate and engage with the kids, it was really rewarding.

- Earl Marriot High School Ambassador

I got to learn a lot of valuable facilitation skills that I can use in my future career.

- Burnaby North Volunteer