Leaders in Training

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The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is for youth (ages 13-17) to develop leadership skills and gain valuable volunteering experience while having fun with children. It allows youth to give back to their community and earn leadership or volunteer hours for school too.

A Leader In Training (LIT) volunteers with City of Edmonton recreation leaders to run summer programs for children.

Registration opportunities will open mid-March 2023 on MoveLearnPlay.

The Leaders in Training Experience - 2023

The Leaders in Training program provides an opportunity for youth to register into a specific 2 week block, where they will be given excellent training as well as a placement to try out new skills in a practical way.

Training / Mentoring Mondays will be at Mill Woods Recreation Centre (7202 28 Avenue) or at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre (11000 Stadium Road NW). Your training location will be dependent on the registered program you pick. All Training times and room location will be sent to you prior to your program.

Level 1 - LIT Basics:

The first Monday training session of your LIT Program

Optional if you've already completed it once this summer

Skills you will learn:

Behaviour Management
Risk Management
Arts & Crafts
Sports & Games
Songs
Program Planning
Intro to Leadership
Communication Skills
Confidentiality

Requirements:

Minimum be registered for 1 LIT Program (two weeks)
Must be 13-17 years of age at start of program
Must still attend 2 days of training (per registered program)

Level 2 - Advanced LIT Training

The second Monday training session of your LIT Program

Mandatory for every LIT program you sign up for this summer

Skills you will learn:

Leadership
Professionalism
Peer Mentoring
Resume Building
Interview Skills
Communication & Listening
Refereeing Games

Requirements:

Must have completed Level 1 - LIT Basics
Must have completed at least 1 week of programming on site
Plan at least 2 activities (game, song, craft, etc.) to share/lead at training
Help lead training - when ready

LIT Volunteer Opportunities (July - August, 2023)

LIT volunteering takes place Tuesdays - Fridays (unless it is a short week, and then it will be Wednesday -Friday)

Green Shack Playground

Free, Drop-in Programs
Locations: neighbourhood parks (see Green Shacks)

Be active and experience a variety of arts, games, sports, and free play! Gain experience working with 6-12-year-olds in a fun and flexible setting!

Day Camps

Registered Programs
Locations: recreation centres, river valley parks and with the City Arts Centre

Gain experience working with children ages 4-12 years in a week-long themed program. Be active and experience a variety of activities including sports, drama, science and more.

Note: For registered camps, volunteers must be 2 years older than the camp's oldest listed participant age.

Appreciation

The City of Edmonton summer programs thanks all of you for your interest in supporting these kids programs.

All LITs are invited to a pool party if you:

Arrive on time to your scheduled volunteer locations and stay for the full hours
Are enthusiastic
Treat others kindly and with respect
Complete all the registered programs that you commit to

For More Information

Leaders in Training Program

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