Benefits By becoming a YMCA volunteer you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to your community in a way that is both meaningful to you and to the wider community.
Personal and professional development Work experience – build your CV Learn new skills Help others Develop communication Use personal knowledge and skill base to teach children Gain a sense of purpose Make new friends Build confidence Explore career opportunities Feel needed, useful and appreciated Be a team member Have fun and enjoy yourself Make a difference Complete your Duke of Edinburgh requirements through the YMCA!!
Requirements Be 16 years or over Attend at least one, three to four hour training session per term Volunteer at least 2-3 days each Holiday Programme Period Be able to get yourself to YMCA trainings and holiday
programmes Participate in one debrief per term Have fun participating in a team event eg tenpin bowling
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Desirable Attributes Interest in children, recreation and activities Honest, punctual and reliable Energetic and flexible attitude Desire to learn, develop and grow
Melissa Pepler 04 568 3252 ext 804 027 704 5993 melissa@ymcawellington.org.nz
What do the Training Modules include? Induction Training to YMCA Out of School Care and Recreation,
PO Box 30247 Lower Hutt 5040 www.ymcawellington.org.nz
including how to work in a professional work environment What makes a great leader, planning and running activities and games, and connecting with children in an effective manner. Introduction to Behaviour Management, including positive behaviour guidelines, providing constructive feedback to children, and how to respond to challenging behaviour Health and Safety & Risk Management.
What happens in a debrief?
Optional Training. As a volunteer Leader In Training you will get the opportunity to access further training through the YMCA Greater Wellington such as:
Games and Activities Child Centred Approaches Child Protection Programme Planning Working with children with special needs Behaviour Management First Aid
Review of the holiday programme eg. What went well, what could be have been better, future ideas
Reflecting on personal achievements and evaluation of goals
Team events may be part of the debrief or stand alone activities
What Else? What better way to develop yourself than to participate in the end of year YMCA Volunteers Camp at Camp Kaitoke! Our camp programme can include leadership activities, bush craft; kayaking; canoeing; archery; high ropes course; teambuilding; orienteering and more.