About the Role
As a Membership Services Volunteer, you will assist Membership Staff, build relationships with members and staff, and act as a positive role model. You will help maintain fun and safe Membership Service areas while demonstrating knowledge of the YMCA mission and core values.
Responsibilities
- Provide tours for members and guests throughout the facility.
- Provide information to members and guests in person and over the phone about pricing, programs, and services.
- Follow proper procedures for facility access and child protection.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Address behaviors that are inconsistent with the Y Core Values.
- Maintain regular communication with the Manager/Supervisor of the Member Services Team.
- Complete all online trainings, program training, and WHY School.
- Adhere to all COVID-19 rules and regulations.
- Act as an Ambassador for the YMCA.
Requirements
- Minimum age: volunteers as young as the summer they are entering grade 9.
- Original Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening less than 6 months old for volunteers 18 years and older.
- Minimum commitment of 4 months, 2 hours/week.
Skills
- Fun, friendly, and enthusiastic.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Positive role model.
- Hardworking, dependable, and a team player.
- Genuinely interested in being a part of the YMCA.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members.
Location
- Startech.com Community Centre YMCA
Work Type
- Volunteer
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Benefits
- Complimentary YMCA personal membership to Health & Fitness facilities.
- Part of a caring and supportive network of people.
- Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth.
About the Company
- YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations.
- One of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada.
- Offers settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs.
- Operates two overnight camps and 13 Health & Fitness branches.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
- Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment or a volunteer position.
