Gavel Club Volunteer

Gavel Club volunteers support engaging public-speaking and leadership sessions for youth ages 8–18. Volunteers may assist with either in-person or virtual sessions, helping participants practise prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, active listening, constructive feedback, and meeting roles in a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting facilitators with session preparation and delivery
Welcoming participants and encouraging active involvement
Helping youth prepare speeches, presentations, and meeting roles
Leading icebreakers, discussions, speaking activities, or games
Providing respectful and age-appropriate feedback
Supporting small-group or one-on-one speaking practice
Assisting with attendance, session materials, and basic administrative tasks
Setting up and organizing materials for in-person sessions
Supporting breakout rooms, screen sharing, chat moderation, or other online features during virtual sessions
Communicating attendance concerns, technical issues, or participant needs to the program facilitator
Representing U+ Community professionally and following all program guidelines

Ideal Skills/Assets

Strong verbal communication and active-listening skills
Interest in public speaking, leadership, education, or youth development
Friendly, patient, encouraging, and comfortable working with youth
Able to give constructive feedback in a positive and respectful manner
Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to follow instructions
Comfortable speaking in front of individuals or small groups
Able to work collaboratively with facilitators and other volunteers
Basic proficiency with Zoom, Google Meet, or similar platforms for virtual sessions
Previous experience in public speaking, Toastmasters, tutoring, mentoring, facilitation, camps, or youth programs is an asset but not required
Access to a reliable device, internet connection, microphone, and camera is required for virtual volunteering

Number of positions available: 5 - 10