Home Base YK strives to be an inclusive organization that supports everyone!
Volunteer with us!
Volunteers are very important in the lives of youth. At Home Base YK, we love hearing from people in the community who want to volunteer!
Questions: volunteer@homebaseyk.com
We are looking for volunteers in a variety of roles. Depending on your interests, skills, and commitment level, we likely have an opportunity for you.
COOKING / kitchen volunteer
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Plan and prepare nutritious meals with youth based on recipes provided by Home Base YK or based on personal recipes
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Include youth in cooking at either the Youth Centre kitchen or the Youth Dorms kitchen to teach cooking skills
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Ideally, meals are large enough for 10-15 youth
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Commitment: at least 6 months, minimum 2 hours per week
YOUTH Centre Volunteer
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Spend time at the Youth Centre engaging with youth
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Participate in planned activities and support staff in creating a safe and fun environment
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​Support staff to complete required duties
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Be a positive role model for the youth
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Commitment: at least 6 months, minimum 2 hours per week
workshop leader
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Plan, advertise, and/or run classes or workshops for youth, hosted at the Youth Centre or at other community locations
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Collaborate with Home Base YK staff to ensure workshops align with organizational goals
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Share skills and knowledge to empower youth and provide them with opportunities to discover new interests
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Commitment: can range from a one-time activity to longer term (ex. multi-year, ongoing volunteering weekly)
Recreation Program volunteer
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Participate in various activities such as soccer, basketball, swimming, day trips, pottery, gymnastics, sewing, beading, and more
employment and tutoring volunteer
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resume building
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practice interview skills
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help with homework
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job searching