Volunteering

There is no better way to connect to your community than through volunteering. Our Volunteers support newcomers’ integration, creating a tight-knit community for all. The following are some of the programs we are happy to offer at the YMCA and our volunteers can be involved with.

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Our current volunteer opportunities are:

· YMCA Canada Connects- Matching program between volunteers and newcomer individuals/families

· Active Living Programming, including English Classroom Facilitator

· Homework Club – online tutoring for youth

· Saturday Study Skills – volunteering with children

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Benefits of volunteering:

· Training in Cultural Humility & Child Protection

· Record of volunteer hours

· References

· Experience working with diverse populations

 

What you will need to complete:

· Volunteer Interview

· Valid Criminal reference and vulnerable sector check

· Child Abuse Registry Check

· Three references

· Commitment to YMCA training

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