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VOLUNTEER
Community Volunteers
The Whitney Pier Youth Club depends on the support of the community to assist with the supervision and maintenance of programming. We also establish partnerships with various educational agencies in the community that can offer specific resources and services to youth. We have established work placement programs with CBU-BACS, NSCC-Marconi Human Services Program, and Island Career Academy Youth Worker Program.
Be A Volunteer
We need you
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The Boys and Girls Clubs Cape Breton, Whitney Pier Youth Club is dedicated to the development of its members, their families, and the community. As key contributors to our daily programming, volunteers enable us to solidify current services and expand upon opportunities made available to our members. In various capacities, volunteers bring valuable skills to programs, operations, fundraising, and special events.
Contact Us about Volunteering...
Why We Need You
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Volunteers contribute to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cape Breton, Whitney Pier Youth Club in a number of different ways, some acting as role models to our children and youth, board members, or fundraisers. All of our volunteers bring personal and professional interests and skills that enrich the lives of our kids and their families. Volunteers bring enthusiasm and vitality to the Club, new ideas, new trends, innovations and compliment the staff by enriching the quality of service to our members.
In 2011, 200 volunteers contributed 5000 volunteer hours to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cape Breton, Whitney Pier Youth Club.
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Volunteers Opportunities
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Program Assistant (homework room, games room, gym, nutrition program, etc.)
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Committee Members (Fundraising, special events, etc.)
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Special Events Assistants
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Fundraising Assistants
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Board of Directors
How To Apply?
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To ensure the safety and comfort of our volunteers and our young people, we require that each of the following items be completed prior to placing an individual in a volunteer position.
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A volunteer applicant must:
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Attend a pre-screening interview
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Successfully complete a Police Check and Child Abuse Registrar Form
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Complete an orientation
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Abide by established guidelines
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Understand the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cape Breton, Whitney Pier Youth Club Policy and Procedure Manual.
Contact Information
For Program Volunteering...
Margaret MacLeod
Programs Coordinator
(902) 567-0240
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For Fundraising, Committee, or Board Volunteering...
Chester Borden
Executive Director
(902) 567-0240