Youth Volunteer Connect

Earn volunteer hours that can be counted towards OSSD requirements

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U+ Toastermasters' Youth Volunteer Connects Program is funded by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 12 - 30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. Learn more at www.canada.ca/en/services/youth/canada-service-corps.html

Visit the Canada Service Corps Site

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How Does It Work?

Steps To Our Volunteer Program

1. Sign Up

Inform youth advisor upon training completion

4. Inform Your Advisor

Slack Communication Channel
Skill Development Plans (SDPs)

2. Meet Your Advisor

Matched with placement supervisor
Complete your volunteer hours
New work opportunities along the way!

5. Volunteer

In Person Orientation
Virtual Training

3. Training

Meet with youth advisor
Discuss Skill Development Plan
More opportunities!

6. Advisor Follow-Up

Get Free Perks

Free Networking Opportunities and Access to Volunteer Conferences

Monthly free networking events allow you to enjoy a free lunch from Starbucks or Tim Hortons while making new friends. You are invited to the annual volunteer conferences and fairs!

Free 1:1 Training Programs and Free Personalized Skill Development Plans

Youth Advisors provide you with access to resources such as free books, training materials and 1:1 coaching. We also have SDPs (Skill Development Plans) which will allow you to improve skills for future careers!