High School Students
We welcome high school students as volunteers as KSM. Here are some of the opportunities that we offer. Click to learn more:
Support camp leaders and provide campers with a positive & engaging experience.
Time commitment: Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Volunteers must be able to attend for all 5 days.
Responsibilities:
- Assist camp leaders in the execution of daily camp programming for children aged 5-10.
- Participate in sports, crafts, trips, and other activities with campers maintaining a high level of engagement and enthusiasm.
- Assist with camp set up and clean up each day.
- Supervise children as directed by camp leaders.
- Accompany children during meal breaks, hand washing, washroom breaks
- Treat all camp participants with kindness and respect.
- Adhere to Kerr Street Mission policies.
- Escalate issues to the camp leader and/or KSM staff member on-site.
Requirements:
- Must be aged 15-17.
- Ability to relate positively and enjoy spending time with children.
- Previous experience working with children is preferred.
- Ability to stay on task and keep children engaged in activities
- Ability to work well in shared or collaborative spaces
- Must be energetic, outgoing & creative.
- Must possess some athletic ability.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to lead others and provide direction in a respectful manner.
- Good time-management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent problem-solving ability
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Kerr Street Mission’s Student Co-op Program offers a unique opportunity for students who enrolled in their high school’s Co-Operative Education program to gain valuable work experience while making a meaningful impact on their community. Participants not only learn about the inner workings of a non-profit organization but also develop essential skills in leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. This hands-on experience not only enhances their resumes, but also instills a sense of social responsibility, empowering them to be proactive agents of positive change in their communities. Our Student Co-op Program is a win-win, fostering personal growth and making a difference in the lives of those in need!
This unpaid volunteer commitment is usually one semester in length. Typically students spend between 2-4 hours a day at KSM, Monday – Friday, however the arrangements can be flexible.
Suitable for high school students who are enrolled in a Co-Operative Education program at their school.
The KSM Leader In Training program is designed to offer high school students that chance to gain hands-on experience working with kids in our after-school Kids’ Clubs recreational programming and provide opportunities for development through high quality training from professionals.
Semester Dates: February 10-June 20, 2025
What can LITs expect?
- Hands-on leadership experience and responsibility within our after-school Kids’ Clubs programming
- Teaching in 3 different areas to help them succeed in leadership and in life:
- Self-Discovery – Who am I? As a leader? A person?
- Life Skills – Budgeting, time management, etc.
- Goal Setting – Looking to their future
- Time away at Muskoka Woods Leadership Studio for team building and more leadership development (February 28-March 2, 2025)
Expectations:
- Commitment to at least 2 out of 3 days of our kids programming from 4:00pm-6:00pm for the duration of the session you are registered for
- Attendance to the bi-weekly LIT training sessions (6:00-7:30pm) during one of the program dates
- Attend a mandatory training session prior to the program starting
- Muskoka Woods Leadership Studio experience
- Cost: $200 (Can be paid all in full or as a payment plan. Registered KSM families qualify for a subsidy.)
PROGRAM FULL – please check back in August 2025
Help provide bread and other delicious baked goods to our neighbours in need! This volunteer opportunity involves driving to the local bakery to package up the unsold bread products and transport them to KSM. This activity is done in pairs, typically consisting of an adult and a student aged 14+.
Scheduling is very flexible according to your availability. Shifts are 1 hour maximum in length and typically start at 6pm or 7pm. We try to provide families a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month.We appreciate a long term commitment to this program. Many high school students have achieved their entire 40 hours of volunteering through this program with their younger siblings joining once they are 14+.
We ask for one application form per family please, completed by the adult who will act as the KSM representative. The form should contain the adult’s contact and other information only.
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