Youth Volunteers for Youth Empowerment & Skills Development Program
(Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham, Confidential)
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Position ID: V-OSH0136
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 12 Dec 2023
Opportunity Details: Youth Volunteers for Youth Empowerment & Skills Development Program
| Contact | Rubaba Pasha, Program Supervisor, Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Center; Phone: 647 323 4695 * 437 383 4695; Email: rubaba.pasha@wmrccdurham.org |
| Duties | We are looking for volunteers ages 15 - 30 to engage them in volunteering placements. There are ongoing programs like Digital Marketing and Advertising, Community Events to provide support, Technology program for Seniors, Food Pantry Program, Administration work. Talent and Skills Development workshops are provided along with training sessions to gain experience. |
| More Info Link | https://wmrcc.org/youth-empowerment-skills-development-program/ |
| Benefits | Travel allowance, Smart Technology, Skills Development Training, Mentorship, Reference letters, Awards and Certificates. Links to expand professional networks, experience and training. |
| Clients | Youth |
| Ages | 15 year(s) - 30 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours |
| Areas of Interest | Clerical / Typing / Filing ; Customer / Sales Services ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Human Resources / Interviewing ; Library Services ; Marketing & Promotions ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Office Administration ; Reception Support ; Research / Evaluation ; Telephone Communication |
| Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages ; Web & IT ; Working with Children ; Writing & Editing |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 10 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter ; Year Round |
| Accessibility | Unknown ; Not Applicable |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Greater Toronto Area ; Markham ; Newmarket ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Richmond Hill ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 15 individual(s) needed in total. We need 15-20 volunteers to engage them in our ongoing programs and service placements |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Transportation provided |
| Application Deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Police Check | Required |
| Start Date | On or before 01 Apr 2024 |
| End Date | 01 Apr 2024 |
Agency Details: Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham, Confidential
| Address & Map | Ajax, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | c/o WMRCC of Durham; PO Box 66164 1355 Kingston Rd Pickering, ON Canada L1V 6P7 |
