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Youth Public Speaking Mentor
@ Lighthouse Youth & Women Society
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Lighthouse Youth & Women Society is recruiting volunteer mentors and a club counselor for its new Gavel Club, a youth public speaking and leadership program for students aged 11 to 17 starting January 2027 in Richmond, BC. Mentors guide a small group during bi-weekly two-hour weekend evening meetings, and the posting states an honorarium is provided. A criminal record check for working with children and youth is required.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor a small group of youth speakers in bi-weekly meetings
- Give constructive feedback on prepared and impromptu speeches
- Help students prepare speeches and take on meeting roles
- Model confident communication and leadership
Requirements summary:
- Fluent English with strong public speaking skills
- Toastmasters experience an asset
- Patient, encouraging and reliable with youth
- Available bi-weekly on weekend evenings from January 2027
- Willing to complete a criminal record check
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Lighthouse Youth & Women Society
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Lighthouse Youth & Women Society (LYWS) is a Richmond-based non-profit society. We are launching a Gavel Club — a youth public speaking and leadership program affiliated with Toastmasters International — for students aged 11 to 17, starting January 2027 at Thompson Community Centre in Richmond, BC.
We are recruiting volunteer Mentors and a Club Counselor to guide our founding cohort of young speakers.
Responsibilities:
• Mentor a small group of youth speakers during bi-weekly club meetings (2 hours, weekend evenings)
• Give constructive, encouraging feedback on prepared speeches and impromptu speaking
• Help students prepare speeches and take on meeting roles
• Model confident communication and leadership
Qualifications:
• Fluent English with strong public speaking and communication skills (Toastmasters experience is an asset, but not required)
• Enjoy working with youth; patient, encouraging and reliable
• Available every two weeks on weekend evenings, starting January 2027
• Willing to complete a criminal record check for working with children and youth (we will guide you through the process)
An honorarium is provided in appreciation of your time and commitment. To apply, please email [email protected] with a brief introduction and any relevant speaking or mentoring experience.
Website: www.lyws.ca
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