Community Division: Program Support
Location(s): KelownaExpected Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-12:30, 12-2, 2-6
Preferred Candidate Stream: Either
Age Group(s): Early Years, Elementary, Middle Years, and Secondary
Language(s): English
Associated Costs: N/A
Face-to-face or online: Either
Number of Placements: 6
Theme: Community Service, Early Childhood Education, Health and Wellness, Recreation / Outdoor Education, and Youth at Risk
Position Description
YMCA Beyond the Bell By focusing on prevention, the YMCA Beyond the Bell program provides at-risk children in Grades 1–5 with the additional help and attention they need to succeed in their academic studies, build relationships and improve their capacity to grow and learn. Back on Track Back on Track is a dropout prevention program that turns time away from school into a positive experience that promotes helps students develop resilience, autonomy and an ability to persevere at school. Youth Zone Youth Zone operates at the Kelowna Family YMCA for after school hours. It is open to youth aged 12-17 to engage with their community, have a safe environment to learn life skills, and to provide youth a healthy outlet to engage with other youth.
Organization Information
For over 40 years, the YMCA of Southern Interior BC has been meeting our community’s emerging needs and develop free programs to help fill in the gaps where needed. A vibrant, healthy community is one in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. At the YMCA, that often means stepping forward with a new program or service to address specific and unique needs in the communities we serve. These free community programs are designed to help ignite the potential in high-risk individuals.
YMCA of Southern Interior BC Website