Volunteer Readiness Program

The Volunteer Readiness Program provides community service hours towards high school or probation. No prior volunteer or work experience necessary.

Type:

After School, Youth Programming

Age:

12 – 25 years

Fees:

Free

Referral:

All referrals are welcome, including self-referrals from youth

Eligibility:

Youth looking for community service for graduation and other requirements

Languages offered:

English

Location:

100 Consilium, Ground Floor – Suite 102

Hours:

Tuesdays, 4 PM – 6 PM during the school year
Tuesdays, 2 PM – 6 PM during the summer months

Program focus: Communication Skills, Community Service/Volunteer Hours, LGBT, Skill Development, Socializing

The Volunteer Readiness Program serves youth between12 to 25 years of age who are looking to complete community service hours towards high school graduation and/or probation requirements.

Youth will participate in a variety of activities including community events and packing food hampers for those experiencing food insecurity among other things. Participants are assured to gain community service hours and employability skills including communication and leadership skills through hands-on experiences with the support of Youth Outreach Workers. They will also have opportunities to develop their resume and access other programs and services based on their individual needs.

Snacks and TTC tickets are provided for the youth volunteers.

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