Lighthouse Youth & Women Society (LYWS) is a Richmond-based non-profit society. We are launching a Gavel Club — a youth public speaking and leadership program affiliated with Toastmasters International — for students aged 11 to 17, starting January 2027 at Thompson Community Centre in Richmond, BC.

We are recruiting volunteer Mentors and a Club Counselor to guide our founding cohort of young speakers.

Responsibilities

- Mentor a small group of youth speakers during bi-weekly club meetings (2 hours, weekend evenings)
- Give constructive, encouraging feedback on prepared speeches and impromptu speaking
- Help students prepare speeches and take on meeting roles
- Model confident communication and leadership

Qualifications





- Fluent English with robust public speaking and communication skills (Toastmasters experience is an asset, but not required)
- Enjoy working with youth; patient, encouraging and reliable
- Available every two weeks on weekend evenings, starting January 2027
- Willing to complete a criminal record check for working with children and youth (we will guide you through the process)

An honorarium is provided in appreciation of your time and commitment. To apply, please email [email protected] with a brief introduction and any relevant speaking or mentoring experience.

Website: www.lyws.ca

📌 Youth Public Speaking Mentor (Richmond)
🏢 Lighthouse Youth u0026 Women Society
📍 Richmond