Job and Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Employment Program

 
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Youth Employment Program
by Colleen McNamee - Monday, 26 September 2016, 10:48 AM
 

  Sara from Beacon will be at Parkland in the Careers Centre Thursday at Lunch!

Please come and meet Sara!

Beacon Community Services offers YEP services to provide our community’s younger citizens with opportunities to work, train and volunteer. YEP also helps our community by connecting people with enthusiastic, hard-working YEP students who can:

  • Give volunteer support to local charities and events
  • Do yard maintenance or light carpentry
  • Paint
  • Clean
  • Care for pets
  • Help with computers, household technology, or clerical tasks; and/or
  • Learn and work while mentoring with a tradesperson
  • and much more!

Teens, you’re eligible for this free program if you’re 14-18 years old and  educated in the Saanich School District (SD 63).  You can:

  • Choose your level of participation
  • Attend interesting training, workshops and courses to prepare for a successful career future
  • Get certificates for First Aid, Food Safe and other skills that employers look for
  • Get help with your resume, cover letter, and interview skills
  • Make money and/or earn graduation credits for volunteer experience