PA Study Squad Facilitator

🌟 Volunteer Opportunity: PA Study Squad Facilitator
Empower Newcomer Youth in the GTA – Volunteer with Project Abraham!
📅 Posted: May 14, 2025
📌 Open Until Position is Filled
Position Title: Volunteer – PA Study Squad Workshop Facilitator
Organization: Project Abraham
Location: York Region, Ontario (Virtual)
Reports To: Varun Midha, Volunteer & Program Coordinator
Time Commitment: Flexible; Minimum of 3-5 hours per month
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About the Program:
PA Study Squad – Learn, Grow, and Succeed Together!
At Project Abraham, we recognize the challenges high school students face while balancing academics, extracurricular activities, and personal life. PA Study Squad is a volunteer-led initiative designed to help newcomer youth in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) build the skills they need to succeed academically and personally. Through dynamic, group-based workshops, we create a supportive learning environment that fosters confidence, motivation, and growth.
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Volunteer Role Overview:
We are seeking passionate, reliable volunteers to support the development and facilitation of skill-building workshops for newcomer youth (ages 13–22). This is not a tutoring role—instead, volunteers will help design and deliver engaging, peer-oriented sessions focused on topics such as:
•	Time & Task Management
•	Study Strategies & Academic Self-Care
•	Essay Writing Techniques
•	Preventing Academic Burnout
•	Overcoming Procrastination
•	Goal Setting and Motivation
Volunteers are encouraged to bring creativity and energy to workshop creation while maintaining a welcoming, collaborative space for youth to learn from one another.
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Key Responsibilities:
•	Assist in designing interactive, youth-focused workshop content
•	Co-facilitate or lead 45-minute group sessions virtually
•	Engage youth participants and encourage group discussion
•	Support outreach efforts to increase program participation
•	Ensure confidentiality and uphold respectful, inclusive practices
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Ideal Volunteer Qualities:
•	Strong communication and organizational skills
•	Passion for youth development and education
•	Comfortable leading virtual sessions (Zoom, Teams)
•	Empathetic, encouraging, and collaborative attitude
•	Experience in education, youth programming, or peer mentorship (an asset, but not required)
•	Ability to work with diverse communities and newcomer youth
•	Must complete a background check before starting will be reimbursed by Project Abraham. 
•	Have a device and internet connection
Why Volunteer with Us?
•	Make a direct impact in the lives of newcomer students
•	Build skills in facilitation, program delivery, and leadership
•	Gain experience in the nonprofit and education sector
•	Receive training, support, and recognition from Project Abraham
•	Join a welcoming, mission-driven team of volunteers and staff