Developmental Opportunities
Vote Pop Up Events:
Voter Pop-Up Events are provincial and municipal voting awareness campaigns targeted towards encouraging youth to participate in the democratic process by teaching them about the democratic system. Mock voting stations were set up at a number of YMCA locations across the GTA in advance of the municipal election on Oct 22 2018. Another round of Vote Pop Up events will also be held in May and June in advance of the provincial election on June 7 2018. Resources from Samara Centre for Democracy were provided and these stations provided a hands-on opportunity for community members to practice voting before the municipal and provincial elections.
Employment Services:
From identifying opportunities to helping you write effective resumes and prepare for interviews, the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s wide range of employment services will help find the job that’s right for you.
job boards and resources
career planning and development
Youth Travel and Exchanges:
Have you ever thought about exploring another region of Canada, meeting new people, learning Canada’s official languages and exploring Canada’s cultural diversity? The YMCA, through the support of Canadian Heritage, offers two exchange programs for young people residing in Canada, where this and much more can happen.
Youth Internships:
The YMCA Digital Skills Youth Internship Program (DSYIP) offers fully subsidized internships for 16 weeks to unemployed/underemployed post-secondary graduates under the age of 30 across Canada.
more information & how to apply
YMCA GTA Volunteer Opportunities:
The YMCA values its history of partnering with volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to obtain your Ontario high school credit hours, complete a student placement, try something new, make new friends or transition to a new life stage. The YMCA has a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities available.
getting a police records check
YGTA Teen Council:
The YMCA GTA Teen Council was started as a form of outreach to youth to encourage them on a path to becoming influential citizens within their own communities. Every year, a group of youth are chosen to become members of the YMCA GTA Teen Council because of the involvement and leadership they have shown within their own communities. Their responsibilities are to create a local GTA-wide and an international initiative to target Youth Social Issues.
*note that to apply you must be a current YMCA YLD or NYLD member