Pathways for Children, Youth and Families of York Region inspires and empowers young people in crisis to turn their lives around

So you're interested in Volunteering? That's great...here are some opportunities

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Youth Mentor

Outgoing, positive and energetic
Experience working with at-risk and homeless youth
Ability to be an active role-model for youth and establish clear boundaries
Flexible and comfortable engaging teens in an unstructured environment
Be an active listener and communicate with staff regarding what is going on at the centre
Develop a rapport with the youth and familiarize yourself with centre procedures
Help with programming or special activities going on at the centre

Cooking

Develop rapport with youth
Feel comfortable in a full service kitchen
Promote healthy and safe practices in the kitchen
Plan cooking lessons that include nutritious meals
Encourage youth to assist with food preparation/cooking
Discuss nutrition and healthy eating with youth
Update grocery list and communicate needs with staff

Special Events

Help plan and organize day trips
Accompany youth and staff on trips/events

Weight-Training/Gym

Outgoing, friendly and energetic
Help set-up safe training programs with youth
Assist youth in weight/gym room at the centre
Communicate effectively with both youth and staff

Handy Man/Person

Help with general small maintenance jobs at the centre – carpentry, drywall and painting
Flexible time schedule

Family Resource Services
Toy Washer

Time Commitment: 3 hours per week

Duties: Wash toys and shelves at one of eight sites weekly.

Locations: Pathways, 70 Main Street North, Markham

Markham Library, 6301 Hwy 7, Markham

Ashton Meadows School, 230 Calvert Road Unionville

Unionville Library, 15 Library Lane, Unionville

Milliken Mills Library, 7600 Kennedy Road, Unionville

St. James Church, 6432 Main Street, Stouffville

Wilclay Public School, 60 Wilclay Avenue, Markham

Armadale Community Centre, 2401 Denison Street, Markham

Cleaning Times: To be determined with volunteers

Program Assistant

Time Commitment: 3 hours per week

Require experience working with young children (birth to 6 years)

Duties:

Engage in activities with children
Talk to parents/caregivers
Assist with programs
Help with set-up and cleaning
Give tours and provide information to parents/caregivers

Snack Specialist

Time Commitment: 3 hours per week

Duties:

Purchase juice, cookies, etc. every second week using money provided by Program Director
Clean and wash kitchen cupboards monthly
Clean and wash refrigerator monthly

Santa

Time Commitment: 8 hours during December

Duties:

Dress in Santa suit (provided) and attend holiday parties at the locations listed above
Let children sit on your lap and hand out presents

Areas for Volunteer Assistance
Governance Volunteers
Board of directors
Committee Members
Resource Volunteers
Special Events Programs
3rd party events
Pro-bono services
Public and media relations
Marketing and advertising

Educational Assistance
Tutoring
Computer training and support
Training for staff

Do you have an idea? Please contact Tahlia of Pathways at 905-471-7877 to discuss.

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