Volunteer & Student Placements

The Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) program helps at-risk youth gain sustainable employment through skill development and intensive life skills training. About 90 at-risk youth participate in pre-employment training, assessment and work experience, leading to a 16-24 week work placement, with the goal of securing full time employment with the same or a different employer. Participants are involved in a community work team experience assessment that includes providing painting services for non-profit organizations, receiving structured feedback, developing an action plan, carrying out career exploration, and participating in employability skills workshops.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist Workforce Specialist (Paint Site Supervisor) with supervising youth at paint sites
• Assist with assessments of paint sites for safety and transferring painting supplies
• Report to assigned staff member to gather instructions for specific task
• Administration may include: answering phone inquiries from clients & logging the calls, filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry
• Other duties as assigned

Student Eligibility Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must be a student or working toward the completion of a relevant degree program
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to interact with a wide range of individuals and personalities
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team
• Reliable and flexible (hours of operation are Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm)
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check required

Applications will only be received through volunteering@jvstoronto.org.

The YouthReach program connects youth with schools, community, and businesses to help them achieve their goals. This position will help at-risk youth who have experienced conflict with the law or are at-risk of being in conflict with the law and are in need are in need of one-on-one employment counselling or referrals to appropriate community resources. Participants are provided with a variety of resources and services designed to help them overcome barriers to employment success.

Responsibilities will include:

• Administration, may include: answering phone inquiries from clients & logging the calls, filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry
• Support outreach efforts to the local youth community, as well as community partners
• Report to assigned office staff member to gather instructions for specific task
• Other duties as assigned
• The student will be given the opportunity to participate in activities that are not available through the YouthReach program, but are in other Youth Services programs (ie. assisting with workshop facilitation, client assessment, etc.)

Student Eligibility Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must be a student working toward the completion of one of the following degree programs: Criminal Justice, Community Worker, Social Work, or Child & Youth Worker
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to interact with diverse populations and personalities
• Individual who works from an anti-oppressive framework
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team
• Reliable and flexible (hours of operation are Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm)
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check required

Learning outcomes may include:

• Knowledge of Employment Ontario services and processes
• Case management skills
• Basic knowledge of The Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Opportunities to participate in the writing of grant proposals

Applications will only be received through volunteering@jvstoronto.org.

The JVS Toronto Employment Source offices, funded by MAESD, provides a range of employment services (information and referral, one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services) to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain employment within their field or a related field.

Responsibilities will include:

• Register clients for a variety of workshops and make reminder calls to clients
• Compile new and updated materials in the client Resource Centre
• Assist clients as needed, inform them of the various programs offered at the location
• Assist with the promotion of Employment Ontario Services and identifying opportunities for itinerant services in the community
• Assist participants with the use of computers, Internet, social media, and other tools for further career training and job search
• Provides reception relief and coverage: answer telephones efficiently and accurately; transfer calls to appropriate staff/extension, greet clients
• Other duties as assigned
• Report to assigned office staff to gather instructions for specific task

Qualifications:

• Must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary degree program in a related field of study
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team
• Reliable and flexible (hours of operation are Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm)
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check required

Applications will only be received through volunteering@jvstoronto.org.