Join the Y Volunteer Team!

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada, offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates 2 overnight camps and 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario, and we have been making a positive difference in the communities we serve for over 50 years! Position: Youth Guitar Program Volunteer

Location: Centre Branch YMCA

As Part of Being a Volunteer

· Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities

· Be part of a caring and supportive network of people helping each other succeed

· Contribute to a meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

· Develop leadership, communication, and mentorship skills

· Gain experience supporting music and arts-based programming

Program Description The Youth Guitar Program Volunteer supports youth in delivering a fun, safe, and inclusive guitar learning experience. Lessons are one-on-one and 30-minute sessions biweekly. Volunteers help participants build confidence, develop basic musical skills, and foster a positive sense of belonging while reflecting the YMCA's mission and core values.

Core Responsibilities

· Setting up and preparing lesson materials and equipment





· Welcome participants and help create a positive, inclusive setting

· Support Youth during guitar lessons and activities

· Provide encouragement and basic guidance while participants practice skills

· Assist with attendance, program transitions, and end-of-program clean-up

· Help maintain a safe and organized program space

· Address behaviours inconsistent with YMCA core values and promptly report concerns to staff

· Maintain regular communication with the Program Supervisor or Child & Youth Manager

· Complete all required YMCA volunteer onboarding, training, and online learning modules

· Act as an ambassador for the YMCA and model positive behaviour

Qualifications

· Minimum age: Volunteers may begin as early as the summer before entering Grade 9.

· Interest in music, guitar, and working with youth

· Basic guitar knowledge/ ability to teach guitar

· Original Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (required for volunteers 18 years and older)

· First Aid and CPR certification is an asset

· Friendly, enthusiastic, and dependable

· Positive role model with strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Genuinely interested in supporting YMCA programs and youth development

· Minimum commitment of 4 months, 3 hours per week

📌 Youth Guitar Program Volunteer (London)
🏢 YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
📍 London