VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

YOUTH HUB ADVISORS

We’re looking for youth volunteers to join the Brightside Youth Advisory.

Use your voice, choice, and action to be a part of the change and gain leadership experience while a member of the team. You must live in Oxford County and be between the ages of 12 and 25 years to be considered for the volunteer position.

↓ DETAILS BELOW

Purpose

Do you care about where you live, work and play? Give a voice to the local youth on matters relating to services such as what works, doesn’t work and why. As an advisory member, you’ll provide recommendations, advice and information on issues that affect Oxford youth to ensure youth have the supports and services they need as well as creating a safe and dedicated space of your own. Use your voice, choice, and action, to be a part of the change and gain leadership experience while a member of the team.

Membership

  • You MUST live in Oxford County

  • Between the ages of 12 and 25 years

Meetings

  • The meetings will be held once a month, the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:00-5:00 pm at Brightside (40 Metcalf St. in Woodstock), or as required

  • Meeting dates, times and location are to be determined by the members of this advisory; virtual or in-person meetings

As a member of the youth advisory, you’ll:

  • Provide a fresh perspective on matters that affect you every day

  • Give advice on programs and services that affect you and other youth in your community

  • Identify gaps and barriers, and suggest ideas to increase participation at the Hub

  • Promote engagement at the Hub and be a Hub Champion to promote the Hub

  • Participate and demonstrate leadership

  • Collaborate with the Hub and provide leadership to maintain Social Media platforms

  • Assist with Project/Pop-up Events (Face to Face and virtual)

Compensation

  • Members will be compensated for their time working on the project

  • Members may choose monetary (Gift Card) or volunteer hours as per high school volunteer requirements

To apply

Applicant should have lived experience in navigating the local health care system and/or a passion for advocating for youth.

Send your name, age, address and contact information to:

Christina Nielsen
info@brightsideyouthhub.ca

(All eligible candidates will be interviewed)

About Brightside

Brightside Youth Hub is a one-stop shop for youth aged 12 to 25 to get access to the services they need, when they need them, under one roof, at the right time and place. Focus on needs related skills and well-being, social and community supports and mental well-being supports.