Youth Programs Coordinator
Ministry: Education · Emergency Function: Youth Programs
Role Purpose
Coordinates programs and activities for children and youth during emergencies, keeping young people engaged, safe, and supported in shelters and community spaces.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop youth programming for shelters and emergencies.
- Recruit and train youth program volunteers.
- Build youth activity resources and supplies.
- Participate in preparedness exercises.
During an Emergency
- Lead youth activities in shelters and community spaces.
- Coordinate with the Youth Protection Officer on child safety.
- Work with Art & Culture on youth morale and cultural activities.
- Support families with children in shelters.
After an Emergency
- Document youth program lessons and needs.
- Update youth programming resources.
- Support youth recovery and reintegration.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in youth work, education, or childcare
- Experience working with children and teens
- Activity planning and engagement skills
- Patience and enthusiasm
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.