Be the Spark
Do you want your talent to have a positive impact on the people you work with? Are you seeking new ways to maximize and develop your expertise? Do you want to work in an environment where people come first? We have an opportunity for you, because here, you can be the spark.
Every day, more than 1,200 people work with the YMCAs of Québec network, providing a variety of services that create positive change in people’s lives.
"Passeport pour ma réussite" helps young people develop their potential and achieve their academic goals. We encourage young people to: play an active role in shaping their future, graduate from high school and pursue their dreams. Students living in Pointe-Saint-Charles have free access to a wide range of services: personalized individual support, tutoring, mentoring and financial support.
If you'd like to be part of a dynamic team and develop your skills while taking on the challenge of working for an organization that helps build stronger communities, we'd like to meet you!
Our challenges :
- Accompany, support and encourage young people to succeed.
- In collaboration with the site manager, create an inclusive learning environment for all youth and volunteers.
- Lead tutoring sessions and follow up with students and others involved in the program.
- Collaborate in the implementation of a volunteer and student recognition system.
- Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures governing the protection of children and vulnerable persons.
- Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy within your position and the Association, and participate in fundraising activities and events.
Some good reasons to join the YMCA
When you join our team, you'll discover an environment where mutual aid and collaboration are at the heart of our activities. Contributing to our teams means, first and foremost, having the opportunity to :
- develop your expertise;
- rub shoulders with passionate experts;
- have a positive social impact;
- work with multiple committed partners;
- create real change in people's lives;
- have the autonomy to take on stimulating challenges.
The person we're looking for should:
- Have, or be currently studying for, a degree in education or a related field.
- Have one or two years' experience in animation, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or related work experience with young people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Awareness of the challenges facing today's youth and single- and low-income communities.
- Knowledge of Quebec's secondary and post-secondary education systems.
- Excellent oral and written skills in French and English.
- Willingness and availability to work at least two evenings a week.
- Have no legal restrictions related to the job.
Are you tempted by this great opportunity?
If you would like to encourage and inspire all people to fulfill their potential, thrive, and contribute to their community, then we want to hear from you. Do not delay, apply today.
