Teen Night
Teen Night is a drop-in, teen only program for youth 13-18 from around the community and within our membership. The key themes of the night are youth engagement, leadership and health. Activities may include: recreational, arts/culture, social, discussions of interest including summer jobs, global involvement, asset development, family challenges, body image, environment, etc.
Major Duties May Include:
- Being positive, helpful and welcoming at all times.
- Building relationships with youth and introducing them to other youth, staff and volunteers.
- Delivering YMCA services responsibly, honestly, respectfully and with care.
- Taking responsibility to ensure that work area is clean at all times.
- Taking action to ensure youth are safe when participating at the YMCA.
- Sharing the YMCA charitable mission.
Time Commitment:
- Teen Nights operate either every Fridays or Saturdays for approximately three hours. Minimum shifts vary at each YMCA Health and Fitness Centre.
Qualifications:
- Minimum age 13.
- 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.
- Previous experience working with youth an asset.