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PAID OPPORTUNITIES


Summer Camps Coordinator: GNSC

GNSC is looking for a Summer Camps Coordinator who can work a full-time summer contract bewteen June and September 2023, with some flexible part-time planning and training hours to start earlier in June. We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual whose primary work will be to support 6 summer camps across the Neighbourhood Groups. This role will support training summer staff, and the supporting camp staff to deliver safe, engaging summer day camp experiences to 4-14 yr olds across the Neighbourhoods of Guelph.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 by 5pm.

Read more about the GNSC role here: Summer Camps Coordinator 2023.

Summer Camp Site Supervisor:

at 1 of 5 different Neighbourhood Groups

GNSC is looking for Summer Camp Supervisors at 5 Neighbourhood Group sites across Guelph. These jobs are full-time summer contracts, supported by the Canada Summer Jobs grants from the government of Canada. We are hiring for 8-10 weeks of work between July and September 2023, with some flexible part-time planning and training hours to start earlier in June. We are looking for a creative and caring people who have some day camp experience, and who want to have an amazing summer working with youth and kids across Guelph. This role will support a staff team of Camp Leaders at one site to plan and deliver safe, engaging summer day camp experiences to 4-14 yr olds during July and August.

Application Deadline: Monday, May 29th, 2023 by 5pm.

Read more about the GNSC role here: Camp Site Supervisor 2023.

Community Development Assistant

GNSC is looking for a Community Development Assistant to work alongside the GNSC’s Health Equity Lead in project planning, research, and health equity initiatives across the neighbourhood groups. As a Community Development Assistant, you will conduct participatory research and engage with our partners and other local agencies/organizations. This is a full-time, 8-week summer contract, supported by the Canada Summer Jobs grants from the government of Canada.

Application Deadline: Monday, May 29th, 2023 by 5pm.

Read more about the GNSC role here: Community Development Assistant.


Food Programs Coordinator: Brant Avenue NG

Brant Avenue Neighbourhood Group (BANG) is looking for a Food Programs Coordinator to work alongside the community leaders and volunteers to address food security in the neighbourhood group. As a Food Programs Coordinator, you will play a lead role with our partners and other local agencies/organizations to supply the BANG food cupboard, and work directly to support community members and their families. This role includes physical work in the management and transfer of stock, and direct support of community members. This is a part-time, permanent role, for up to 20 hours per week.

Read more about the GNSC role here: Food Programs Coordinator.

How to apply to GNSC opportunities:

  1. Read through any of the postings listed and consider if one fits with your existing interests and experiences.
  2. Visit the Neighbourhood Groups’ websites, (most NGs have their own neighbourhood specific website or social media profile) and consider if there is alignment between your passions, and this organization’s vision and mission.
  3. Send your updated resume and a cover letter stating which role you are applying for (for example, “Brant Avenue Food Programs Coordinator Posting”). Please observe the submission deadline specified in the posting, and send to: jobs@guelphneighbourhoods.org


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


Hello Friends,                                                       

Thank you all for reaching out and offering supports. During the pandemic, our usual volunteering opportunities have changed quite a bit. A lot of our work has focused on food and essential needs support to the most vulnerable members of our neighbourhoods. Two current volunteer roles are:

Delivery Driver

In this role volunteers will be asked to pick up food hampers and deliver them to community members. You will not be asked to interact with anyone directly. You will go to a predetermined pick up site and the packages will be placed in a pick-up area along with delivery details. You will take the package(s) and delivery them to their destination. There will be a drop spot (porch, patio, front steps) where you will leave the package.

For this role you will need:

  • Access to a vehicle
  • Valid drivers license
  • Ability to lift packages of up to 30 pounds

We will supply:

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Gas cards
  • Masks as needed

Hamper Packer

In this role you will be part of a team or 2-4 people assembling food and essential need hampers for delivery. The space you will be doing this work will provide adequate social distancing. Each space has had a plan approved by WDG Public Health.

In this role you will need:

  • To be able to lift up to 30 pounds

We will supply:

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Any other PPE that is needed

We are currently compiling a list of volunteers to fill these roles. If you are interested, please:

We will be in touch asap.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!



Making an application to GNSC opportunities:

  1. Read through any of the postings listed and consider if one fits with your existing interests and experiences.
  2. Visit the Neighbourhood Groups’ websites, (most NGs have their own neighbourhood specific website or social media profile) and consider if there is alignment between your passions, and this organization’s vision and mission.
  3. Send your updated resume and a cover letter stating which role you are applying for (for example “Brant Avenue Neighbourhood Group Food Programs Coordinator”). Please observe the submission deadline specified in the posting, and send to: admin@guelphneighbourhoods.org

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