National Experience Participant
(Katimavik's National Experience)
Opportunity Details: National Experience Participant
Contact | Participant Recruitment Team, Katimavik; Phone: 514-868-0898; Email: recruitment@katimavik.org |
Duties | Katimavik’s National Experience is an amazing opportunity for any Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 17 – 25 who are looking for 22 weeks of creative learning, community engagement, Truth and Reconciliation, and self-discovery! Youth will live in a group with up to 10 of their peers in two separate communities throughout the course of the program. During the program they engage in 32 valuable volunteer hours a week, learn how to manage a house, make lifelong friends, and gain confidence that they themselves can make an impactful difference in our country. This is a fully funded opportunity where participants’ travel expenses, living accommodations, food costs, and daily needs are covered. All they will need to bring is their dedication, empathy, and commitment to making a better world! Some of the topics and skills that Participants will be challenged to learn about include:
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More Info Link | https://katimavik.org/en/programs/national-experience/ |
Benefits | All expenses related to participation in the program are covered, including transportation to and from the communities, group activities, housing, and meals. |
Ages | 17 year(s) - 25 year(s) |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Employment / Career Guidance ; Life Skills Support ; Translation / Languages / Interpretation ; Youth Engagement |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Translation & Languages |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 22 weeks ; Cohorts begin every January and July. |
Interaction Level | Small Group - Up to 11 participants per group |
Minimum Hours | 32 / Week |
Accessibility | Unknown |
Location | Across Canada |
Number of Positions | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Alcona ; Alliston ; Balm Beach ; Barrie ; Beeton ; Belle Ewart ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Brechin ; Bruce County ; Cedar Point ; Christian Island ; Coldwater ; Collingwood ; Cookstown ; Craighurst ; Creemore ; Elmvale ; Essa ; Gilford ; Grenfel ; Grey County ; Hillsdale ; Innisfil ; Lafontaine ; Lefroy ; Midhurst ; Midland ; Minesing ; Muskoka District ; New Lowell ; New Tecumseth ; Northumberland County ; Orillia ; Oro Station ; Oro-Medonte ; Parry Sound District ; Penetanguishene ; Perkinsfield ; Peterborough (County of) ; Phelpston ; Port McNicoll ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn ; Simcoe County ; South Simcoe ; Springwater ; Stayner ; Stroud ; Tay ; Toanche ; Vasey ; Victoria Harbour ; Wasaga Beach ; Waubaushene ; Waverley ; Wyebridge ; Wyevale 170 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | A criminal record check is required, however having a record does not necessarily effect eligibility to this program. |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katimavik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katimavik_canada/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/katimavikcanada/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Katimavik YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katimavikcanada |
Start Date | On or after 01 Jan 2025 |
Community Sets | Barrie ; Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, or Haliburton ; Perth and Huron Counties ; South Simcoe ; VC - Bruce and Grey Counties ; VC - Muskoka District ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Parry Sound District ; VC - Peterborough ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay ; VC -Northumberland |
Agency Details: Katimavik's National Experience
Office Phone | 514-868-0898 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-888-525-1503 |
info@katimavik.org | |
Website | katimavik.org/en/we-offer/national-experience/ |
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