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Facilitator (Youth Programs)

YWCA Metro Vancouver Youth Education Programs
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Surrey, BC, Canada
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 8, 2025
    End Date:
    December 15, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    30-35 hours total. 3.5hrs/week, 2:30–5:30 PM, Oct–Dec (+30 min prep at home). 12hrs volunteer training provided.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    WHO:

    YWCA Metro Vancouver—one of BC’s largest non-profits advancing gender equity for over 125 years. Learn more: ywcavan.org/youth-volunteers

    YWCA Metro Vancouver respectfully acknowledges that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.

    WHAT:

    Join the YWCA Youth Education team as a volunteer for Guide to High School, an 8-week after-school program. Work with staff and peers to lead discussions and games on topics like friendship, healthy habits, extracurriculars, and bullying. Learn more: https://ywcavan.org/programs/youth-education

    WHY:

    Earn 30–35 university-qualified volunteer hours while building skills in leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and public speaking. Connect with your community, network at the YWCA, and support youth leadership.

    This role will build skills in leadership, group management, conflict intervention, critical & creative thinking, problem-solving, public speaking, and community building.

    WHEN:

    1 day/week, 2:30–5:30 PM, Oct–Dec (+30 min prep at home)

    Training:

    • Oct 8 (5–7 PM, online)
    • Oct 14, 15 or 16 (2:30–5:30 PM, school orientation)
    • Oct 18 (9–4 PM, in person)

    WHERE:

    Local high schools in Burnaby, Richmond, or Surrey:

    Please research the location and your transit plan prior to booking an interview.

    • Burnaby North
    • H.J. Cambie
    • Johnston Heights
    • Earl Marriott
    • Clayton Heights

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    No experience needed. Volunteers receive YWCA training + an Inclusive Leadership & Facilitation Certificate (with minimum of 75% program completion).

    Must provide criminal record check, references, and complete training prior to program start.

    You will be contacted after your interview with instructions for the CRC (Criminal Record Check).

    TO APPLY:

    Fill out the application and schedule an interview

    Click here to apply to volunteer or copy and paste the following link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RAoxFornOUuzJrEeMDkS7wINcl_oDg9FmxMEdOD-l2NUMDJUME1HVVI4WFNGRjlNVkRaNjZES0tVUiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

    Questions? Contact youth@ywcavan.org

    WHO:

    YWCA Metro Vancouver—one of BC’s largest non-profits advancing gender equity for over 125 years. Learn more: ywcavan.org/youth-volunteers

    YWCA Metro Vancouver respectfully acknowledges that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.

    WHAT:

    Join the YWCA Youth Education team as a volunteer for Guide to High School, an 8-week after-school program. Work with staff and peers to lead discussions and games on topics like friendship, healthy habits, extracurriculars, and bullying. Learn more: https://ywcavan.org/programs/youth-education

    WHY:

    Earn 30–35 university-qualified volunteer hours while building skills in…

    Location

    On-site

    Local high schools in Burnaby, Richmond, or Surrey

    Surrey, BC, Canada
    Directions

    Please research the location and your transit plan prior to booking an interview.

    List of high schools:

    • Burnaby North
    • H.J. Cambie
    • Johnston Heights
    • Earl Marriott
    • Clayton Heights

    How to Apply

    TO APPLY:

    Fill out the application and schedule an interview.

    Click here to apply to volunteer or copy and past the following link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id…

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