Volunteer Recruiter

**_YOUTH ASSISTING YOUTH NEEDS NEW TALENT_**

**Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) is in need of someone who has human resource **skills to recruit youth volunteers **into our one-to-one Peer Mentoring program. With your proven marketing and presentation skills and **your creativity and tenacity you will identify and attract suitable youth volunteers to act as Youth Peer Mentors to the children and youth on our waiting list. Must live in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and have proof of Covid-19 double vaccination and a booster.**

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- College diploma or bachelors degree in Volunteer Resource Management, Sales, Marketing, and/or equivalent
- Proven experience in recruiting youth volunteers
- Proven experience with the sales and marketing aspect of volunteer recruitment
- Confident motivational speaker and able to conduct effective orientation and training sessions
- Excellent communication skills and able to make inspiring marketing presentations
- Able to think outside the box and develop new recruiting methods
- Familiarity with the specialized needs of youth who may be experiencing challenges related to cultural adjustment and/or who are suffering from mental health issues, trauma and learning disabilities
- Able to work independently, use time effectively, juggle tasks, set priorities and focus on details
- Able to speak a second language
- Able to work some evenings and occasional weekends
- Have a valid Ontario class “G” driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided
- Able to provide a clear Vulnerable Screen criminal Record Check
- Have proof of Covid-19 double vaccination and a booster

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop and execute a proactive volunteer recruitment strategy
- Develop a network of community partners who would refer potential youth volunteers
- Facilitate recruiting presentations and provide promotional material and displays for post secondary learning institutions, youth social clubs, faith groups and corporations
- Conduct effective mentor training workshops for new applicants
- Develop new creative methods to recruit male Youth Volunteers aged 16 to 29
- Maintain links with current recruiting sources and assist in the development of new ones

**COMPENSATION** **-** This is a full time contract position with a salary of $40,000 per annum.

**How to Apply**:
**About Youth Assisting Youth**

Youth Assisting Youth is dedicated to investing in the leaders of tomorrow and transforming the lives of at-risk and newcomer youth through the power of mentorship. For over 40 years, we’ve paired volunteer young adult mentors aged 16-29, with youth ages 6-15 to engage in activities aimed to develop mind, body, character, and leadership skills. Our charity connects volunteers to enriched mentorship experiences that profoundly impact the most vulnerable youth and their families in communities across the Greater Toronto and York Region.

We have developed our youth mentorship program to provide support to over 30,000 kids. Our evidence based, customized program uniquely recruits, assesses, and matches youth based on personality, interests, and location. We take the time to get the match right. We also provide on-going training, 24-hour support for our mentors, and organize monthly activities to bring our matches together.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination is a key element in the protection against the hazards of COVID-19. YAY has adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees, seasonal/part-time staff, volunteers & youth are required to be double vaccinated and a booster.