Volunteer Opportunity: Welcome Host

Edmonton AB; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Youth Unlimited Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Welcome Host volunteer to create a welcoming environment for youth. As the first point of contact, you will assist new participants in registering and provide them with essential information about our program. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to stability in youth relationships. Drop-in hours are twice a week, and flexibility in time commitment is appreciated. Please apply by submitting a completed volunteer application package.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with youth.
• Ability to easily connect with new youth and build relationships.
• Commitment and reliability to support youth consistently.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist youth as they enter the drop-in space.
• Provide basic information about the program.
• Help youth feel welcomed and connected.

Job description

Youth Unlimited Edmonton desires to see every young person explore their potential, understand their worth and discover hope.

Volunteer Opportunity

Welcome Host

As a Welcome Host you will serve as the “face up front” that makes the all-important first impression on youth. You will be challenged to use your positive interpersonal skills to help new youth register and feel comfortable coming in, as well as being that person they love to see first when they come back. Your personality will make a huge impression on our youth.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for every youth who walks into the drop‑in space. Check in every youth through our digital attendance system and help new youth through their first‑time registration.
• Provide basic information about the program to new youth.
• Be a friendly, welcoming presence.
• Help new youth feel accepted by connecting them with another member of the leadership team or another youth in the space.
• Commit to learning the names of the youth.
• Stay after the program to clean up and debrief with the rest of the leadership team.

Time Commitment

• Drop‑ins run from 3:30–6 pm 2× a week after school across the city. We would love you to be at as many as you are comfortable with. Our preference would be at least one day a week, but this is negotiable.
• 1 hour, 3× per year for support/check‑ins with the team lead.
• 2 hours, 2× per year for training and appreciation.

As a relationally‑focused program, you and your presence matter. Youth are looking for role models and stable, consistent adults to support them. So, if you want to take on a volunteer role with us, commitment is important. Relationships are built on stability.

Please obtain a volunteer application package here. Once completed, please attach your file when applying, along with two references. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Youth Unlimited Edmonton at [e-mail] or (780) 437‑3000.