Become a volunteer
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
At Neighbourhood you can become a part of a passionate team that is eager to make a personal difference in the life of one or more youths. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with us there are several ways to get involved!
EXAMPLES OF HOW/WHAT YOU CAN HELP WITH
- Homework Sessions
- Driving Lessons
- Practical Helper
- Facilitator
- Activity Leader
- Coach/Mentor
- Extra Adult
what we EXPECt from NEW VOLUNTEERs:
- An excerpt from your criminal records
- Alignment with our core values
- Completion of an introduction to our organization and app
HOMEWORK SESSIONS
Join our homework sessions and support students one-on-one or in small groups with their school assignments. The tasks vary, but your main role is to help participants understand the assignment, get started, and stay focused. Just as important is building trust, offering encouragement, and creating a warm, respectful environment.
No teaching experience required—just patience, empathy, and a smile. Homework sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17:00–18:30.
DRIVING LESSONS
Participants can use their earned points to “buy” driving lessons with a volunteer. As a volunteer driving teacher, you’ll enjoy quality one-on-one time with a young person, offering a valuable chance to build connection and trust.
Each commitment involves 10 hours of driving, to be completed within 15 weeks. Our coordinator will help get you started, and then you and your participant will schedule lessons based on your availability.
PRACTICAL HELPER
Support our activities behind the scenes by taking care of practical needs—like serving snacks, setting up furniture for a ping-pong tournament, or cleaning up after a workshop. If you have an eye for details and enjoy making things run smoothly, your help will be warmly appreciated!
FACILITATOR
Help prepare our youths for the workforce by guiding them through internships. As a facilitator, you’ll accompany one or more participants to their placements and coach them on how to succeed in a professional setting. These sessions often take place on weekends or during school holidays. You can choose to participate once or commit over a longer period.
Coach/Mentor
Some of our participants are looking for a trusted adult to talk to—someone who can encourage them, help set goals, and provide guidance. If you enjoy helping others grow and reach their potential, mentorship could be a great fit.
ACTIVITY-LEADER
Do you enjoy organizing and leading activities like trips, tournaments, or group events? Join our activity team! Whether you prefer to assist or take the lead, there’s room for you to contribute during our fun, activity-filled school holidays.
EXTRA ADULT
A strong adult presence makes a big difference in our environment. If homework help or activity planning isn’t your thing, but you’d still like to support our youth, your presence alone can have a meaningful impact. Sometimes it’s about simply checking in on someone who seems down, or asking how their test went.
SOMETHING ELSE
If none of the roles listed above feel like the right fit, but you have a skill or idea you’d like to contribute, we’d love to hear from you!
NOTICE OF INTEREST TO GET INVOLVED
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