Support Staff

Support Staff – Volunteer Job Description

Purpose: To provide assistance to children, youth or young adults with special needs to participate in recreational and/or day camp programs. Volunteers can help people grow in many ways that are consistent with the YMCA’s mission of building body, mind and spirit.

Competencies: To appreciate and support the YMCA values, mission and vision. To demonstrate energy, dedication and enthusiasm. To appreciate and desire to generously serve all. To thrive in an atmosphere of change and ambiguity. To work as a member of a team. To achieve planned results through personal initiative. To model commitment to service excellence and quality.

Responsibilities: To assist participants to use the YMCA facility. This may include assisting with the fitness equipment, in the gym and dressing for swimming. To be in YMCA dress code (volunteer t-shirt and black bottoms).

Qualifications: Previous experience with individuals with special needs an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Patient and caring attitude. Criminal Reference Check 18 years of age or older

Training and support: Volunteer orientation Recognition events Supervision and support from Coordinator

Time Commitment: Determined by program (Kids First, Kaleidoscope or Summer Day Camp)

Interested applicants are invited to fill out a volunteer application form and return it to the day camp office at:

25 YMCA Drive,
St. Catharines ON,
L2N 7P9
Fax: (905) 934-9665 or Email

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