Job Overview:
*This is a volunteer position*
The YIELD program is for youth between the ages of 15-30, and is geared to help you increase your civic engagement and volunteerism and expand your resume and portfolio
skills through certifications, workshops, leadership training and the co-creation of a community service project. In addition to amazing networking opportunities, you also receive tech and coding training/opportunities. The Y.I.E.L.D. program is free of charge! Amazing opportunity to get networking opportunities and free certifications. This is a volunteer position.
Program Benefits
- Earn valuable industry certifications like Project Management Training, C.P.R./First Aid, High 5 training and Coding.
- Receive a YIELD program certificate.
- Free T.T.C. fares, snacks and refreshments.
- Earn more than 120 hours of civic engagement in the social service sector.
- Build a professional network for your future career.
- Contribute to the community through youth engagement.
- Attend conferences at no cost.
- Develop excellent references for your future career by working with community stakeholders at an organizational level.
- Gain field experience by creating and delivering a community service projects.
Qualifications
- Must be age 15-30 to volunteer.
- Must be able to commute to our office location for in person sessions.
For more information about the program, you can review the website link
below: https://www.ldatd.on.ca/programs/youth/y-i-e-l-d-youths-initiative-and-excellence-with-lds/
The next cohort is beginning Sept-December 2026. The weekly commitment is
4-5 hours, over 2 sessions per week (in the evenings and/or weekends).
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M2N 6A3
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M2N 6A3
