Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) Group Facilitator
| Time Commitment | Minimum three-month time commitment. Program sessions run online on Thursdays from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm. Volunteers are required to attend the scheduled sessions, with the option of volunteering extra hours outside program time. |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Location(s) | North York YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services. |
Program Description
The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC) provides its services to newcomers, so they can receive relevant settlement information and referrals through one-on-one or group sessions. Volunteers partner with staff to help newcomers broaden their knowledge on Canadian life and practice English communication skills.
Major Duties
Major Duties May Include:
- Providing enhanced support in conducting English conversational groups.
- Supporting in stimulating newcomers’ confidence in their self-expression in English.
- Providing opportunities to enhance newcomers’ knowledge of Canadian Society and way of life to impact lives positively.
- Helping in the facilitation and preparation of the materials for group sessions.
Qualifications
- Minimum age 18 years old.
- Successful applicants to this role will need to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening from their local police service before their first day of volunteering and every three years on the anniversary of their first day of volunteering.
- Team player and active listener.
- Creativity, planning and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a face-paced environment.
- Punctual and responsible.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office and internet use.
- Sensitivity in dealing with participants from a variety of cultural and racial backgrounds.
- Education in linguistics, teaching methodology or in any related discipline an asset.
- Virtual volunteers must have access to internet and a computer with audio and video capabilities.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities.
- Gain Canadian experience.
- Develop leadership and management skills.
- Learn about diversity at the YMCA and meet new people from all over the world.
How to apply
Complete the online volunteer application. You will need to provide the position title and location information of this position during step 3 of the application.
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Why Volunteer for the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto aspires to be a great place to volunteer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values — kindness, well-being, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and optimism — the YMCA provides thousands of volunteers with meaningful positions and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.
Our Commitments
The YMCA of Greater Toronto 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 interview process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
About YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. As outlined in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In the future we see for our region, everyone will have opportunities to shine their brightest.
Mirroring the diversity we’re privileged to have in the GTA, our YMCA offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of our communities. For 170 years, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has provided opportunities for people to shine through a variety of programs and services including health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. When you donate to the YMCA of Greater Toronto, you help ensure more people get access to these vital programs that help them connect, grow, and reach their full potential.