Leaders in Training
Get the Leading Edge!
The Leaders in Training (L.I.T.) program gives youth ages 13-17 years the chance to develop leadership skills and gain valuable experience while having fun outdoors. Give back to your community and earn leadership or volunteer hours for your school, too. Program runs May-August annually.
Volunteer to be an L.I.T. and work with recreation leaders to run summer programs for children. Choose from the following:
Playground Programs
Join the fun at a playground near you. As a playground L.I.T. you get a chance to participate in a variety of activities, from games and crafts to drama, music, sports, and more. Gain experience working with 6-12 year olds in a fun, flexible setting.Registered Programs
Work out of a community facility with children ages 3-12 years in a week long themed program including sports, drama, and science. Those in registered programs also go on plenty of field trips.River Valley Day Camps
For the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys working with children ages 5-12 years in the urban wilderness of our river valley. Help out with week long outdoor themed camps including cycling, outdoor cooking, and drama.
After an interview and training, you can volunteer for as little as two weeks or as many as seven weeks.
To volunteer, complete an application which will be available online in mid April.
The L.I.T. Process
Step 1. Apply and Pay $20 Application Fee
Complete the L.I.T. application and return it to the City of Edmonton Circle Square office or bring it to an open house. Attach $20 payment with your application or pay at the interview.
Step 2. Attend an Open House
You will need to provide two (2) pieces of government-issued identification for a security check:
- Driver's license
- Learner's permit
- Birth certificate
- Alberta Health Care card
- Passport
- Immigration ID card
- Citizenship card
- Indian Status card
- Permanent reident card
- Firearms card
You will have a short interview and choose your preferred volunteer sites or programs. Bring a list of weeks when you will be available to help your selection process.
Step 3. Train
You must attend an L.I.T. training session - 2 days for new L.I.Ts; 2 days for returning L.I.T.s. .
Step 4. Volunteer
Your commitment is to volunteer at your chosen sites or programs for a minimum of two weeks. You can volunteer for more than two programs and for as long as seven weeks.
L.I.T. Coordinators
There are two L.I.T. coordinators who will be your guides this summer. You can reach them at 780-944-7413.
Photo Gallery
Want to see some of the fun we've had? Visit our Photo Gallery.
L.I.T. Open House 2012
Registration and Interview Nights
Learn more about the L.I.T. program, drop off an application, or participate in an interview.
Interviews take about 15 minutes with total registration taking one hour.
Call 780-944-7413 for more information or let us know which session you plan to attend.
| Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| May 23 6-8pm |
Circle Square, Community Services 11808 St. Albert Trail |
| June 4 6-8pm |
Jasper Place Annex 9200 163 Street |
| June 6 6-8pm |
Londonderry Community League* 14224 74 Street |
| June 7 6-8pm |
Mill Woods Recreation Centre 7207 28 Avenue |
| June 12 6-8pm |
Terwillegar Community Rec Centre 2051 Leger Road |
| June 15 6-8pm |
Mill Woods Recreation Centre 7207 28 Avenue |
| June 19 6-8pm |
Circle Square, Community Services 11808 St. Albert Trail |
*$20 Registration Fee cannot be paid onsite. Please call 311 in advance to register.
L.I.T. Training Dates
| Category | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 First Year L.I.T. |
June 28 & 29 OR July 4 & 5 OR July 17 & 18 |
Must attend all training days of one session. Cannot volunteer on a site until completing a training session. |
| Level 2 Returning L.I.T. |
June 23-24 | This training is for L.I.T.s who have at least one year experience in the program. |
For more information:
Youth Services and Programs
| Telephone | 780-944-7421 |
|---|---|
| youth@edmonton.ca |
