Posted 11 months ago
Volunteer Youth Programs
@ YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is seeking volunteers for its Community Y Youth Program. The role assists with delivering safe, inclusive, hands-on programming for school-age youth aged 5 to 17, including cooking, bingo and craft nights. The commitment is 2 hours per week after school, evenings and weekends, with weekday evening programming required.
Pay:
$0.01 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist in delivering hands-on youth program activities for ages 5-17
- Set up and take down program activities and prepare materials
- Evaluate program outcomes and measure success
- Mentor youth and form positive relationships
- Follow child safeguarding procedures to keep youth safe
Requirements summary:
- Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector checks
- Clear Child Abuse Register check
- Valid First Aid and CPR training
- Weekday evening availability required
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | No experience needed |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 2 |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Register check |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
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YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
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a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.
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We are a charity dedicated to nurturing the inherent potential in individuals just like you. Because at the YMCA, we believe that when we create the conditions for individuals to thrive, it results in stronger, connected communities for all. For over 170 years, we’ve cared for kids, shaped leaders for tomorrow, helped generations of people come together for support, and provide experiences that last a lifetime. As a charitable, non-profit organization, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, in welcoming spaces that are both nurturing and fun — a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families thrive.
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- 1601 South Park St, HALIFAX, Nova Scotia B3J 2L2, CA
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- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
- Specialties
- Child & Family Development
- Immigration Services
- Group Fitness
- Health & Wellness
- Youth Outreach
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We are a charity dedicated to nurturing the inherent potential in individuals just like you. Because at the YMCA, we believe that when we create the conditions for individuals to thrive, it results in stronger, connected communities for all. For over 170 years, we’ve cared for kids, shaped leaders for tomorrow, helped generations of people come together for support, and provide experiences that last a lifetime. As…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | HALIFAX, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1853 |
| Specialties | Child & Family DevelopmentImmigration ServicesGroup FitnessHealth & WellnessYouth OutreachCampEmployment ServicesCommunity InitiativesSports & Recreationand Aquatics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
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Title: Volunteer Youth Programs
Location: Community YMCA
Volunteer Commitment: 2 hours per week; after school, evenings and weekends
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.
Community Y Youth Program Opportunity
This position is responsible for assisting in ensuring quality, safe, and inclusive program delivery with a focus on relationship building, socialization and more. In this position you will assist in delivering programing that helps youth explore new opportunities and refine skills as well as providing a safe, supervised and inclusive environment to engage in activities to grow their skills and confidence.
The Community YMCA runs a wide variety of youth programming such as cooking programs, bingo, craft nights and more. Evening programming is a requirement of the position weekday evenings.
Responsibilities
- Program delivery: Responsible for assisting in the delivery of hands-on program activity plans for school age youth (ages 5-17) to enhance/provide participants with a safe, inclusive, positive environment. Program facilitation is in keeping with established outcomes/objectives, in addition to YMCA quality and child safeguarding standards, and provincial regulations.
- Program delivery 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 Register 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.
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