Join WinSport's YOUTH LEADERSHIP Program!

The WinSport Leadership Program is an interactive program experience. 

Participants in the program are required to be active volunteers, so we encourage those interested in the program to apply to become a volunteer via our online application. 

WinSport recognizes leadership as a valuable component of the youth volunteer experience and encourages youth to participate as active team members and leaders at WinSport. The Youth Leadership Program promotes growth and skill development necessary for successful youth leaders and ensures they are given the tools to succeed as volunteers at WinSport and as community members.

WinSport’s Youth Leadership Training Program is designed to support the youth's progress through their volunteer experience, with the end goal of becoming a paid team member.
The Program includes in-class training, with diverse experience and direct hands-on learning within the Volunteer Program. Youth will receive a certificate for each Leadership Level upon successful completion of the requirements. To be successful in the program, youth must actively participate, provide positive and engaging contributions, meet the expected competencies of the Leadership Levels, and be successful within their volunteer role.

The Expectations of Participants:
At the beginning of each session, the participants will decide the guidelines for the group for the duration of the program. This is an opportunity for them to set the standards for themselves and others and help them participate in the leadership process fully and comfortably. With that in mind, there are general expectations for all volunteers that apply to the Leadership Program at WinSport:

Engagement – It is important that all youth participate as they feel comfortable. However, the Leadership Program is about pushing past limitations and thinking outside the box. There are various forms of activities, including discussions and high energy movements that create a sense of involvement. We encourage the youth to take ownership of their own experience.

Respect – All WinSport Team Members are expected to foster a respectful workplace environment. It is very important for the safety of the group to be mindful of others and ensure everyone feels respected and heard.

Be present – Throughout the session, volunteers will have in-class training/facilitation and volunteer projects and tasks. Successful participants are encouraged to see the value in the volunteer contributions they make, whether they are stuffing envelopes, cleaning up garbage, or asking guests to answer surveys.

Outcomes:
•	Youth will recognize the impact they can make as leaders
•	Youth will gain an understanding of how they can make a difference.
•	Youth will be seen as engaged, active team members.
•	Youth will gain priority when applying for paid team member positions at WinSport

Head to:
winsportteam.ca to sign up for volunteer opportunities and to enroll in the Youth Leadership Program!

We hope to see you soon!