Newcomer Youth Leadership Development

NYLD Mentors assist staff in creating, planning and running of activities and workshops. They build relationships with NYLD participants and attend monthly mentor meetings.

Time Commitment:

• Ten-month commitment preferred

Qualifications:

• Must be an active participant of the NYLD program, between the ages of 13-24.
• Volunteers age 18 and above will need to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening from their local police service before their first day of volunteering and every three years on the anniversary of their first day of volunteering.
• Must be an active participant of the NYLD program.
• Experience and sensitivity dealing with people from different cultural, racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Responsible, punctual, outgoing and friendly while demonstrating a willingness to learn.
• Must be confident speaking English.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

College/University student placements in the Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (NYLD) program partner with NYLD Advisors to plan and deliver programming to youth. During placement they will learn about program planning, workshop facilitation and relationship building.

Time Commitment:

• Flexible shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Minimum one shift per week for three months.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age 15.
• Successful applicants 18 years of age or older will need to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening from their local police service before their first day of volunteering and every three years on the anniversary of their first day of volunteering.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to relate with diverse people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; be sensitive to member’s needs.
• Proficiency with the use of computer and office equipment.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.