National Experience Participant
(Katimavik's National Experience)
Opportunity Details: National Experience Participant
Contact | Participant Recruitment Team, Katimavik; Phone: 514-868-0898; Email: recruitment@katimavik.org |
Duties | Katimavik’s National Experience is an amazing opportunity for any Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 17 – 25 who are looking for 5.5 months of creative learning, community engagement, Truth and Reconciliation, and self-discovery! Youth will live in a group with up to 10 of their peers in two separate communities throughout the course of the program. During the program they engage in 32 valuable volunteer hours a week, learn how to manage a house, make lifelong friends, and gain confidence that they themselves can make an impactful difference in our country. This is a fully funded opportunity where participants’ travel expenses, living accommodations, food costs, and daily needs are covered. All they will need to bring is their dedication, empathy, and commitment to making a better world! Some of the topics and skills that Participants will be challenged to learn about include:
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More Info Link | https://katimavik.org/en/ |
Benefits | All expenses related to participation in the program are covered, including transportation to and from the communities, group activities, housing, and meals. |
Ages | 17 year(s) - 25 year(s) |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Employment / Career Guidance ; Life Skills Support ; Translation / Languages / Interpretation ; Youth Engagement |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 5.5 months ; Cohorts begin every January and July. |
Interaction Level | Small Group - Up to 11 participants per group |
Location | Across Canada |
Number of Positions | Bruce County ; Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Northumberland County ; Parry Sound District ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County 170 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | A criminal record check is required, however having a record does not necessarily effect eligibility to this program. |
Agency Details: Katimavik's National Experience
Office Phone | 514-868-0898 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-888-525-1503 |
info@katimavik.org | |
Website | katimavik.org/en/we-offer/national-experience/ |
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