Project scope
Categories
Community engagement Social work EducationSkills
collaborative communicationsAbbottsfield Youth Project runs programs through the school year (September to June) then summer camps through July and August. Your time with us will be split into 2 different sections.
Spring Placement Only*:
May (in-group)
- Engage with participants
- Build positive relationships with participants
- Lead/facilitate games and activities for the participants
- Assist AYP staff with daily duties and any additional assigned tasks
Summer/Spring Placements:
June (in-office month - no programming):
- Familiarize yourself with AYP
- Attend AYP events
- Build positive relationships with AYP Staff
- Think about the real life applications that your coursework has on AYP and how AYP can integrate some of these applications
- Present a 10-minute presentation to AYP staff about point 3
July/August (summer camps start on June 30):
- Engage with participants
- Build positive relationships with participants
- Lead/facilitate games and activities for the participants
- Assist AYP staff with daily duties and any additional assigned tasks
Deliverables
By the end of the project, students should:
Understand AYP as a whole, our mission, values and goals
Build positive relationships with AYP Staff and participants
Be able to lead/facilitate games and activities for a group of 12-18 children
A 10-minute presentation in June about their course and how it applies to AYP and what they hope to get out of their time with the participants.
The position requires in-person interaction with a flexible schedule depending on student availability. Additionally, candidates must undergo a criminal background check (police check), a child intervention record check (IRC), and provide two references.
Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
AYP's mission is to provide programs that encourage the development of effective living skills, the pursuit of healthy lifestyle choices, and the connection of families to the community. AYP has been providing free life-skills programs for children ages 6-17 who live in high-risk North East Edmonton communities for 38 years. Whether it be our flagship Community Outreach & Living Skills In-school program, our Community Explorers program or our ART with AYP program, our wide variety of after-school and evening program offerings foster the healthy development of each participant’s sense of self-esteem and self-worth.
With each of our programs, our focus is to create a learn-through-play environment and encourage the development of effective living skills, the pursuit of healthy lifestyle choices, and the connection of families to the community.