Trek for Teens Foundation (Queen’s University First Year Representative)

Organization Name: Trek for Teens Foundation
Opportunity Title: Queen’s University First Year Representative
Category: Administration / Clerical / Office
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: September 1, 2025
End Date: August 31, 2026

Email: hiring@trekforteens.com
Website: https://www.trekforteens.com/
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55

Opportunity Description:

ABOUT TREK FOR TEENS The Trek for Teens Foundation is an entirely youth-led and volunteer-run charity that focuses on raising funds and awareness for youth experiencing homelessness in Canada. We strongly believe in youth helping youth, and therefore our team is primarily made up of post-secondary students and young professionals across multiple cities in Ontario and Quebec. We strive to ensure our team member’s personal growth is aligned to their work at the charity, and that they are able to develop professionally through our organization. DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Queen’s University Co-Chairs, the Queen’s University First Year Representative is responsible for promoting the Queen’s University Trek for Teens team activities to first year students as well as recruit first year volunteers at Queen’s University. The First Year Representative will also contribute to planning Queen’s University team initiatives and events. Through this position, the candidate will truly be able to help the greater community while gaining knowledge about youth homelessness and skills in event coordination, leadership, and volunteer organization. RESPONSIBILITIES ● Participate in regular meetings with the Queen’s University team (weekly) and attend monthly all-hands meetings (2nd Saturday of the month in the mornings) ● Responsible for promoting Trek for Teens to Queen’s University first year students ● Responsible for advertising events and attracting participants and volunteers ● Support various Queen’s University team activities and events ● Effectively collaborate with various members of the Trek for Teens team QUALIFICATIONS ● Dedication to the cause of youth homelessness ● Commitment and go-getter attitude ● Interpersonal skills, people management and able to work in a team ● Knowledge of basic advertising principals, an asset ● Experience with Google Suite (Email, Docs, and Sheets) and Slack an asset COMMITMENT We expect a minimum commitment to this position for 8 months (typically September to April). However, our members often choose to remain in their position beyond their expected commitment, or transition to positions beyond their current role. The expected weekly time commitment is 3 to 4 hours per week. This is a remote role, with in- person engagement for events and occasional meetings. ACCESSIBILITY The Trek for Teens Foundation is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment for all. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, regardless of citizenship or residency status. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure an inclusive experience. APPLY NOW Send your resume and cover letter to our Hiring Manager. SUBJECT LINE Application: Queen’s University First Year Representative – Firstname Lastname EMAIL hiring@trekforteens.com Applications to this position will be considered on a rolling basis. We will be in touch within a few days regarding an interview opportunity.