Volunteer After School

Title: Volunteer After School

Location: Community YMCA

Volunteer Commitment: 2 hours per week from 3:00 - 5:00pm

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to volunteer, so why not volunteer at a place that really matters. The Y is one of those rare places. When you join our volunteers, you will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

Afterschool Volunteer Opportunity

Our afterschool drop in is a program for school aged youth (5-17) that runs weekdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Youth can play sports, socialize, play games and more.

This position is responsible for ensuring quality, safe, and inclusive program delivery with a focus on physical literacy, cooperative play, and confidence building. As a volunteer you will work directly with school age youth (ages 5-17) to assist in delivering programming such as sports, crafts, games etc. 

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery: Responsible for assisting in the delivery of hands-on program activities for school age youth (ages 5-17). Program deliver will provide participants with a safe, inclusive, and positive environment. Program facilitation is in keeping with established outcomes/objectives, in addition to YMCA quality and child safeguarding standards, and provincial regulations. This includes, program set-up/take down, preparation of materials and procurement of supplies/equipment, program evaluation and measurements of success. 
• Leading by example and forming positive relationships with youth within the program through supervision and mentorship. 
• Ensure the safety of youth in the program by following proper child safeguarding procedures.

Please note that the successful candidate is required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check, and valid First Aid and CPR training. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.