Become an In The Lead Coach with Calgary Youth Justice Society

5-10 hours / monthly

Four months - spring and fall semester

In the Lead is a strength-based leadership development program for overlooked leaders. In the Lead reaches out to youth in our city who are struggling to see and use their natural leadership abilities in beneficial ways. Where others see deficits and risk, we see strengths and possibility. With added encouragement from volunteers within Calgary’s corporate community, students transform their views of themselves, their communities and their futures.

*Be a Coach for the 4-month duration of the program
Participate in initial and ongoing training
*Connect regularly with a Young Leader to help them discover and celebrate their strengths and potential
*Participate in group leadership development classes and activities with Young Leaders and other Coaches
*Be flexible, open minded and willing to learn

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Additional Details & Skills Required

Minimum age of 21.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

*Develop a strengths-based approach to mentorship and relational development
*Connect with a Young Leader and support their leadership journey while evolving your own leadership skills and potential.
*Impact a young person’s life by helping them discover and develop their strengths and potential as leaders for themselves and their communities.
*Improve the community by having a positive impact on the leaders of tomorrow.
*Opportunities for mental health trainings

Activities involved

Mentoring

Flexible in schedule
Good for families
Good for groups
Accessible by public transit