Posted 13 days ago
Public Speaking & Program Support Volunteer
@ Volunteer Success
Richmond Hill, Ontario
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Overview
Volunteer Success, through U+ Community, is recruiting a Public Speaking & Program Support Volunteer for an unpaid, ongoing internship at 1595 16th Ave in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The volunteer supports facilitators by preparing workshop materials, assisting with speaking exercises and small-group activities, and helping participants understand instructions. The posting states a flexible schedule of about 10 hours per week, hybrid arrangement, and no volunteer costs.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare workshop materials and activity instructions with the facilitator
- Assist with speaking exercises and small-group activities
- Encourage respectful participation and explain activity instructions
- Support session organization and timing
- Collect participant feedback and share observations
Requirements summary:
- Ages 12–30 through U+ Youth Volunteer Connect
- Patient, encouraging and comfortable with groups
- Interest in public speaking, education or youth programs (helpful)
- Ability to listen carefully and follow direction
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 10 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Students & youth |
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Volunteer Success
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 69 |
Job description
Summary
Help participants feel encouraged and prepared as they practise speaking and take part in group activities.
Location
Address
1595 16th Ave
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3N9
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
U+ Community — Unpaid volunteer opportunity
Remember how helpful a friendly face can be before speaking in front of a group? Join U+ Community as a Public Speaking & Program Support Volunteer and help facilitators create an encouraging experience for participants. You will support speaking activities and the practical preparation that helps each session run smoothly.
About U+ Community
U+ Community brings volunteers together to support community programs and events. Through U+ Volunteer Connect, volunteers contribute to practical projects in program support, administration, communications and technology.
What You Will Do
What You Bring
You are patient, encouraging and comfortable interacting with a group. An interest in public speaking, education or youth programs is helpful. You can listen carefully, follow a facilitator's direction and respect different confidence levels and communication styles.
What You Will Gain
Practise group communication, activity support and facilitation skills. Contribute to sessions where participants can develop confidence and have opportunities to be heard.
Support and responsibility
Work under the program facilitator's direction. Follow the program's conduct, safety and participant-support procedures, and refer concerns to the lead. This is a support role rather than independent program leadership.
Practical details
Complete the U+ Volunteer Connect application form and select Public Speaking & Program Support Volunteer. For questions, email [email protected].
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Children & Youth Academics & Education
Skills & Experience
Group Facilitation
Tags
public speaking workshops program support youth programs facilitation youth volunteering hybrid volunteering
Help participants feel encouraged and prepared as they practise speaking and take part in group activities.
Location
Address
1595 16th Ave
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3N9
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
U+ Community — Unpaid volunteer opportunity
Remember how helpful a friendly face can be before speaking in front of a group? Join U+ Community as a Public Speaking & Program Support Volunteer and help facilitators create an encouraging experience for participants. You will support speaking activities and the practical preparation that helps each session run smoothly.
About U+ Community
U+ Community brings volunteers together to support community programs and events. Through U+ Volunteer Connect, volunteers contribute to practical projects in program support, administration, communications and technology.
What You Will Do
- Help prepare workshop materials, activity instructions and session resources with the facilitator.
- Assist with speaking exercises and small-group activities as directed by the program lead.
- Encourage participants to take part respectfully and help them understand the activity instructions.
- Support session organization, such as arranging materials, helping with activity timing and keeping the space welcoming.
- Help collect participant feedback and share observations with the facilitator to support future sessions.
What You Bring
You are patient, encouraging and comfortable interacting with a group. An interest in public speaking, education or youth programs is helpful. You can listen carefully, follow a facilitator's direction and respect different confidence levels and communication styles.
What You Will Gain
Practise group communication, activity support and facilitation skills. Contribute to sessions where participants can develop confidence and have opportunities to be heard.
Support and responsibility
Work under the program facilitator's direction. Follow the program's conduct, safety and participant-support procedures, and refer concerns to the lead. This is a support role rather than independent program leadership.
Practical details
- Hybrid, with flexible scheduling. Onsite location: U+ Community, 1595 16th Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3N9.
- Time commitment: 10 hours per week. No fixed minimum placement length; arrange the length and required meetings or shifts with the coordinator.
- Eligibility: Ages 12–30 through U+ Youth Volunteer Connect, a Canada Service Corps-funded youth service program.
- Volunteer costs: None.
- Confirm orientation, role-specific screening and equipment arrangements with the volunteer coordinator before starting.
Complete the U+ Volunteer Connect application form and select Public Speaking & Program Support Volunteer. For questions, email [email protected].
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Ages 12–30 through the U+ Youth Volunteer Connect program
Children & Youth Academics & Education
Skills & Experience
Group Facilitation
Tags
public speaking workshops program support youth programs facilitation youth volunteering hybrid volunteering
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