Healthy Living School Volunteer
Volunteer Title: Healthy Living School Volunteer
Location: Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge/Brookfield YMCA at Seton
Reports To: Healthy Living School Supervisor
Date of Revision: June 2026
Note: This role has an age requirement of 18+ years with the discretion of the Healthy Living School Supervisor
Summary
Healthy Living School is a donor funded program in partnership with Campus Calgary/Open Minds, an innovative curriculum-based program that moves the classroom into the community. At Healthy Living School, we ask the question “How can we help our young people live healthier, happier lives today and in the future?”
Your role involves engaging with students and teachers participating in the program while helping to create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all. Healthy Living School volunteers provide unique learning opportunities and meaningful engagement experiences for students. This role may also include supporting the Healthy Living School Supervisor with behind-the-scenes program planning and preparation for upcoming school visits.
Time Commitment
This position requires a 10-month commitment. Shifts can be 3 - 6 hours in length and typically scheduled between 8:00am – 3:30pm during the weekdays.
Duties and Responsibilities
Health and Safety
1.Maintain a safe environment by following YMCA Calgary policies and procedures
2.Build relationships with members, participants, and YMCA staff and volunteers
3.Communicate with YMCA Staff regarding any situations during your volunteer shift
Program Support
1.Ensure safety, communication, and a sense of belonging are high priorities.
2.Manage risks associated with participation in programs.
3.Support in delivering program activities for students grade 3-12
4.Work collaboratively with Healthy Living School Supervisor
5.Deal with minor behavior concerns of the participants in the programs
Skills
At YMCA Calgary we ensure our volunteers are fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:
1.Have worked with children or youth in some capacity.
2.Have an interest in physical literacy.
3.Able to manage the behaviors of students in the programs.
4.Be comfortable to lead and supervise the program without a supervisor present.
5.Passion for a subject area with the ability to deliver engaging, hands-on workshops that inspire and educate children and youth
Benefits
1.Develop practical leadership skills
2.Complementary YMCA Calgary membership (after 3-month probation)
3.Education and professional development opportunities
4.Opportunity to inspire and positively impact children and youth through engaging programming
Qualifications
1.Clear Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (volunteer letter will be provided after interview)
2.Three references (two professional)
3.Able to attend and complete required training.
4.Desire to work with youth in multi-functional situations.
Orientation and Training
1.YBeginnings Orientation
2.Health, Safety, and Risk Training
3.Child Safety and Protection Training
4.Position-specific training
a. Processes and tools
b. Expectations
5.Ongoing training and support
