Volunteer Essentials

Volunteer Requirements

Unitea Hosts must meet the following volunteers requirements for September 2023:

• Have turned 18 years of age by September 1, 2023 or will be turning 18 years of age by December 31, 2023. 
• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student at the University of Alberta for the academic year at the North Campus.
• Complete the Community Helpers Program before November 1, 2023.
• Submit a Police Information Check/Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check from the location of their main address (i.e. what is on the candidate’s government-issued ID)
• Complete 18 hours of in-person training, including Host Orientation. 

Unitea volunteers must be available to attend:

1. Online Group Interview: Monday, September 18, 2023
   1. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM; or 
   2. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
2. Attend mandatory In Person Outreach Volunteer Orientation: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Volunteer Qualities 

We are looking for people who exemplify the following skills and characteristics:

• Approachable: empathetic, compassionate, non-judgemental, genuine, and demonstrates active listening skills.
• Openness: committed to learning and demonstrating equity, inclusion, and diversity principles. 
• Motivational: enthusiastic, creative, and takes initiative.
• Collaborative: adaptable, flexible, and works well in a team environment.
• Professional: respectful of others, upholds boundaries and confidentiality and privacy.
• Accountable: reliable, timely communication, and displays sound time-management practices.

• Community-minded: foster a sense of belonging, inclusion, and openness.

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