Newcomer One-on-One Employment Supports
Any newcomer can come to the YMCA for one-on-one employment support. Whether that be for support with a job application, job searches, or job readiness.
Newcomer One-on-One Employment Supports eligibility:
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Create Your Own Change
The YMCA Create Your Own Change Program supports participant-led group projects that identify challenges and create positive community change.
Create Your Own Change eligibility:
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YMCA Conversation Café
The YMCA Conversation Café is a weekly informal conversation class. Participants receive support developing their English-speaking skills.
When: Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Ches Penney Family YMCA, St. John’s
Conversation Cafe eligibility:
Why participate?
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YMCA Family Friend Program
The YMCA Family Friend Program provides free social activities. It creates meaningful relationships between newcomer families/individuals and long-term resident families/individuals. Together, participants build community attachment and cross-cultural understanding.
Family Friend Program eligibility:
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YMCA Newcomer Housing Support
Newcomer Housing Support Program eligibility:
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Adventures Without Barriers
Adventures Without Barriers offers participants opportunities to attend free outdoor and indoor activities such as hiking the East Coast Trail, excursions to Salmonier Nature Park, indoor rock climbing, whale watching, and snow shoeing. Participation (including transportation) is free.
Adventures Without Barriers eligibility:
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Youth Sports & Activities Program
The Youth Sports and Activities Program* provides a safe and inclusive environment for newcomer youth. Programming will include sports, games, arts and crafts, aquatics, and homework space. Available Monday-Friday.
*Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Youth Sports & Activities Program eligibility:
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Female Only Swim
The Female Only Swim Program is an open swim offered on Sundays at the Ches Penney Family YMCA, in St. John’s, for those who self-identify as female. It is designed to facilitate participation, reduce barriers to activity, and foster cultural and religious inclusivity.
Female Only Swim eligibility:
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Youth Leadership Program
Staff provide support and guidance to Newcomer youth interested in volunteering in their community. Youth will have the opportunity to attend pre-employability workshops and assist staff in the delivery of programs offered through YMCA Newcomer Services.
*Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Youth Leadership Program eligibility:
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Adult Wellness with the YMCA
Newcomer adults and seniors are invited to participate in YMCA fitness classes and presentations on health-related topics. Sessions available weekly.
*Pre-registration is required.
Adult Wellness with the YMCA eligibility:
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Community Collaborations
The YMCA hosts family nights, community events, cultural outings, open gym, and movie nights for Newcomer families. Events occur every month.
Community Collaborations eligibility:
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YMCA Fitness Leadership Program
The YMCA Fitness Leadership Program certifies individuals to deliver Group Strength, Aqua fitness, and Yoga classes. The program is trainer-led (delivered in-person and/or virtually) with self-directed online learning modules hosted on YMCA Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS).
YMCA Fitness Leadership eligibility:
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For more information on any of the programs or services listed above, please refer to the contact details found in each section.
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