Volunteers Make All The Difference
2001
was declared by the United Nations as the
'Year of the Volunteer'.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
AT THE SAINT JOHN YM-YWCA
For the exercise exceller there is HFR :
Health, Fitness & Recreation: This involves fitness, as well as aquatics. In order to be able to volunteer in these two areas there are specific qualifications that must be met. Qualifications can be met while the volunteer is active in HFR.
For those who love children there is CHILDCARE:
There are three sites: Hazen Avenue, Mercantile Centre, and West Side. Also there are 15 AfterSchool programs located from Westfield to Rothesay.
For the "people person" there is the MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DESK:
Working at the Front Desk area, in the Control Booth, or helping out with administrative tasks.
For those who enjoy working with people around the globe there is SETTLEMENT SERVICES:
Volunteers work with Newcomers to Canada helping them to become familiar with the Canadian way of life. A minimum of one hour a week is required.
For those who like to be in ‘center stage’ and promote the "Y" there is MARKETING/SPECIAL EVENTS:
In this area volunteers help out with various events being planned at the "Y." This may involve a variety of skills; customer service, computers, filing, phone calls, etc. Some examples of special events are Skate-To-Care, Red Triangle Dinner, Community Auction.
For those who are good listeners there is RAINBOWS:
This is a program for children and helps them deal with divorce, death, or separation in a family.
For those who love the challenge of the outdoors there is CAMPING:
There are two sites, Camp Glenburn on Belleisle Bay.
For those who are concerned with the future of the world there is YOUTH:
In this department there are a variety of areas that a volunteer may participate in. Some of these areas are Kids-In-The-Kitchen, gymnastics, Arts & Crafts, Leader Corp.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY
For those who are striving to get ahead in their lives there are the following programs:
OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM: The Opportunity Program is funded through Family and Community Services – HRD. This program successfully assists members in gaining valuable skills in areas such as computer training, personal development, entrepreneurial training, and physical wellness.
FEDERAL PUBLIC SECTOR YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The FPSYIP provides youth, between the ages of 15 and 30, the opportunity to gain workplace skills through paid mentor-based internships in government agencies.
SELF- EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT: This is a program sponsored by the government to provide advice and guidance, along with financial support, for the unemployed person who desires to become self-employed.
COMMUNITY ACADEMIC SERVICES PROGRAM: CASP offers adults an opportunity to learn basic & intermediate upgrading skills and prepare them to write their GED. It is the New Brunswick government’s funded program to fight against literacy.
ALL volunteers must go through a screening process with the Volunteer Coordinator. Security check must be done on each volunteer. During the screening process the coordinator will explain the responsibilities of the volunteer and then direct him/her to the specific department that he/she chooses. The Manager or Director will be notified when all the paper work is completed. At that time the volunteer will receive a call to arrange specific times, days, etc. when their skills will be required.
Volunteers are a vital link in helping the Saint John YM-YWCA to operate successful programs and meet the community’s needs.
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