2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Volunteer

Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children, families and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouver’s youth who are at-risk, homeless, and street-involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma, mental health or substance issues.

Volunteership Location

Vancouver, Canada

Location Type

Not Specified

Status

Active

Flexible Joining

Not Specified

Start Date

N/A

Application Details

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Detailed Description

What we offer you:

Benefits of volunteering with us: Flexible scheduling A volunteer culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity Volunteer Hours: Biweekly or weekly (3 hours/ week) Location: Directions Youth Services Centre, 1138 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC Posting Start Date: ASAP, Ongoing What you bring: Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities Comfort spending time among youth experiencing marginalization, precarious housing and homelessness, using substances and or are struggling with their mental health. As well as knowledge surrounding the Knowledge of issues that effect 2SLGBTQIA+ communities Supporting games and movie nights for our queer youth. This can look like: Playing board games Supporting youth with food security Discussing 2SLGBTQIA issues with youth and or pop culture Abilities and Requirements Adhere to all program and agency policies, procedures and safety standards; including but not limited to confidentiality policy. Applicants with personal experience with addiction or street involvement require a minimum of two years clean/sober and away from services. Additional Requirements Successful completion of criminal record check Successfully complete a course on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)