National Experience Participant

(Katimavik's National Experience)

Position ID: V-CWD0176
Last Modified: 29 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 29 Jul 2024

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 22 weeks 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:

  • The history of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation;
  • The benefits and impact of civic engagement;
  • Professional work skills in a variety of sectors, depending on volunteer placements;
  • Cooking skills, house maintenance, and practical life skills;
  • Conflict resolution, communication, and how to strive within a team environment;
  • Environmental protection and sustainable development;
  • English or French as an additional language;
  • Leadership, advocacy, and project management skills;
  • Canada’s cultural, geographic, and linguistic diversity.
More Info Link https://katimavik.org/en/programs/national-experience/
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
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Translation & Languages
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 22 weeks ; Cohorts begin every January and July.
Interaction Level Small Group - Up to 11 participants per group
Minimum Hours 32 / Week
Accessibility Unknown
Location Across Canada
Number of Positions Adjala-Tosorontio ; Alcona ; Alliston ; Balm Beach ; Barrie ; Beeton ; Belle Ewart ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Brechin ; Bruce County ; Cedar Point ; Christian Island ; Coldwater ; Collingwood ; Cookstown ; Craighurst ; Creemore ; Elmvale ; Essa ; Gilford ; Grenfel ; Grey County ; Hillsdale ; Innisfil ; Lafontaine ; Lefroy ; Midhurst ; Midland ; Minesing ; Muskoka District ; New Lowell ; New Tecumseth ; Northumberland County ; Orillia ; Oro Station ; Oro-Medonte ; Parry Sound District ; Penetanguishene ; Perkinsfield ; Peterborough (County of) ; Phelpston ; Port McNicoll ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn ; Simcoe County ; South Simcoe ; Springwater ; Stayner ; Stroud ; Tay ; Toanche ; Vasey ; Victoria Harbour ; Wasaga Beach ; Waubaushene ; Waverley ; Wyebridge ; Wyevale 
 
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.
Start Date On or after 01 Jan 2025
Display Until 01 Jul 2025

Agency Details: Katimavik's National Experience

Office Phone 514-868-0898
Toll Free Phone 1-888-525-1503
E-Mail info@katimavik.org
Website katimavik.org/en/we-offer/national-experience/
Address & Map
1453 rue Beaubien Est, Suite 310
Montréal, QC
Canada H2G 3C6