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Bénévolat
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Le bénévolat est la meilleure manière de s’investir au sein de sa communauté et d’y faire une différence. Grâce au soutien et efforts de notre équipe de bénévoles, il est possible de créer une communauté soudée qui permettra aux nouveaux arrivants à mieux s’intégrer. Ci-après, vous trouverez quelques programmes que nous sommes heureux et fiers d'offrir au YMCA et dans lesquels nos bénévoles peuvent s'impliquer.
Jetez un coup d'œil à la liste des occasions de bénévolat :
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YMCA Connection Canada - Programme de jumelage entre bénévoles, nouveaux arrivants et familles.
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Programme de vie en action y compris la facilitation de cours d’anglais langue seconde.
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Club d'aide aux devoirs en personne et en ligne pour les jeunes
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Groupe d’études du samedi – Bénévolat auprès des enfants
Les avantages du bénévolat :
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Vous développerez vos compétences humaines et il vous sera offert une formation sur la protection des enfants.
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Vous obtiendrez un relevé des heures de bénévolat
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Vous recevrez des références d’emploi pour vos expériences professionnelles avec nous
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Vous acquerrez de l’expérience canadienne en travaillant avec divers groupes démographiques.
Ce dont vous avez besoin pour faire partie de notre équipe de bénévoles :
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Passer un entretien d'embauche préalable à l’embauche
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Fournir votre cassier judicaire ainsi que votre attestation d’aptitude à travailler auprès des personnes vulnérables
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Posséder une vérification du registre des enfants maltraités
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Donner trois références
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Compléter votre formation engagement au YMCA
What you will need to complete:
· Volunteer interview
· Valid Criminal reference and vulnerable sector check
· Child Abuse Registry Check
· Three references
· Commitment to YMCA training
Benefits of volunteering:
· Training in Cultural Humility & Child Protection
· Record of volunteer hours
· References
· Experience working with diverse populations
Available Volunteer Positions
Volunteer at Canada Connects
YMCA Immigrant Services
The YMCA Canada Connects Program is a volunteer matching program that is needs-driven and supports newcomers to become fully engaged in Canadian life by increasing their understanding of the social, cultural, and economic context of the new community. This is also a great opportunity to expand on your cultural knowledge and build meaningful relationships.
Fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at shivani.narayanan@halifax.ymca.ca
Summer Camp Leader
YMCA Immigrant Services
Volunteers will engage and interact with children between the ages of 8-12 years. The YIS Summer Camp is a 6 week program that will begin in July and continue till the end of August. The Summer Camp Volunteer will support staff in effectively organizing and hosting activities. They will also be responsible for the well-being and safety of all the children attending the camp. Daily, there will be around 15 children present.
Fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at shivani.narayanan@halifax.ymca.ca
Interpretation Volunteer
YMCA Immigrant Services
Volunteers will be responsible for facilitating communication for people with limited English proficiency. Our center is currently looking for individuals who are fluent in Ukrainian, Swahili, Chinese, Tigrinya and Somali. In order to effectively provide services and programs to newcomers from different cultural backgrounds, we require language support for both clients and staff. The timings are quite flexible, as it is a needs-based support. All volunteers will be given at least a two week’s notice when volunteer opportunities are available.
Fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at shivani.narayanan@halifax.ymca.ca
Tutor - Homework Club
YMCA Immigrant Services
The Homework Club is designed to provide academic support to Newcomer youth ages 13-18.
Fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at shivani.narayanan@halifax.ymca.ca
After School Program
YMCA Immigrant Services
The After School Program has been designed to be active, healthy, and fun with an emphasis on letting children make their own choices. YMCA staff work to build a special relationship with each child, helping them develop new physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills in a caring, nurturing environment.
Volunteers will engage and interact with children between the ages of 5-12 years.
Fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at shivani.narayanan@halifax.ymca.ca
Volunteer
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Pour en savoir plus, veuillez contacter :
Matthew De-Serres
Connection Canada et Coordonateur des bénévoles
Téléphone : 902-457-6882
Courriel : matthew.deserres@halifax.ymca.ca
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