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WHY VOLUNTEER AT THE UXBRIDGE YOUTH CENTRE?

Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and bring a
colourful array of interests and expertise to the UYC.  Despite 
their differences, our volunteers choose to become a part of the
Uxbridge Youth Centre for the same reasons:
•  Our volunteers have a passion for engaging youth and 
   enhancing the well-being of young people in our community

•  Our volunteers want to help shape future leaders in our 
   community

•  Our volunteers have knowledge, experience and skills they 
   want to share with others
•  Our volunteers are team players who are looking for an
   enjoyable way to give back to the community

•  Our volunteers want an experience that is tailored to their 
   own personal interests and lifestyle

Volunteers are an integral part of our success and the Uxbridge Youth Centre aims to provide a rewarding volunteer experience that with opportunities for growth.


HOW DO VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE UXBRIDGE  YOUTH CENTRE?

We recognize the value of your time and because of this, the UYC 
has created a variety of volunteer options which allow our volunteers
to choose their level of commitment and help out at the Centre as 
much as their schedule will allow.

DROP-IN HOURS VOLUNTEER 

Drop-In Hours Volunteers typically maintain weekly or bi-weekly
shifts in which they help on-site UYC staff supervise youth during
drop-in hours.  This volunteer position requires an individual to
be prompt, engaged and accountable for ongoing visits to The UYC
in order to build meaningful relationships with youth.  Drop-In
Hours Volunteers help supervise youth by circulating throughout
The Centre to ensure that youth are in a safe environment and
are maintaining appropriate behavioural conduct.  Other duties
may include: acting as chaperones, helping to organize events,
facilitating workshops of all kinds and in general getting involved
at the Centre.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

Looking to earn your community service hours needed to graduate? 
The Uxbridge Youth Centre is a great go-to place to find volunteer
opportunities both within the community and at The Centre. 
Students can choose to participate at special events, volunteer
during drop-in hours or combine both options.

WORKSHOP AND EVENT FACILITATORS  

Have a talent or interest that you believe could make a great
workshop or event at the Uxbridge Youth Centre?  This is a
perfect fit for those who would like to give back to the 
community, but don't have the time to make a long term 
volunteering commitment.
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

At the Uxbridge Youth Centre we have a dedicated group of 
volunteers that make up our Board of Directors.  We are
constantly expanding, adding new faces to our Board
and looking for more and more ways to improve the quality 
and effectiveness of the Uxbridge Youth Centre. 
 
COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE
 
The UYC also accepts individuals who need a place to
complete their court ordered community service, provided
their offense is minor and not of a violent or sexual nature.
Court Ordered Community service involved selected
offenders who are required to complete a designated
number of community service hours as a diversion to
stay out of the court system. The UYC typically extends
this opportunity to youth and adult offenders who have minor
offenses such as vandalism, shoplifting and bylaw infractions.
This provides an opportunity for offenders to contriubte to the
 community in a positive and meaningful way in an attempt
to make amends for their misdemeanour. Although not
volunteers by definition, The UYC hopes that by the end of
the position, they will have come to appreciate having been
a part of The Centre and see out volunteer opportunities
 in the future.
 

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER

To become a volunteer at the UYC it truly is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.  Fill out a Volunteer Application and return it to the UYC.
     Volunteers over the age of 18 must also complete a Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

2.  Attend a screening interview with UYC staff so that we can match your interests with meaningful experiences at the            Uxbridge Youth Centre

3.  Complete our online volunteer orientation to learn more about the Uxbridge Youth Centre, its policies and procedures          and how to make the most of your volunteer experience.

If you have any questions regarding the volunteer registration process please give us a call at 905-862-3456 or email us at info@uxbridgeyouthcentre.com.  

We appreciate your support of the Uxbridge Youth Centre!
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