VOLUNTEER, SPECIAL SKILLS

The Organization:

Take a Hike empowers youth who experience vulnerability to change the trajectory of their lives with a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program embedded in an alternate education classroom. Take a Hike engages youth with intentional, continuous clinical counselling, experiential land-based learning, and community. Our public school district partners provide high quality education, and together, we empower youth with the skills and resilience they need to graduate high school, build healthy relationships, and achieve success – however they define it.

For more information on the program, please visit www.takeahikefoundation.org

SPECIAL SKILLS VOLUNTEER 

Do you have a unique skill or talent you’d like to share to support youth mental health and education? Special Skills Volunteers bring their expertise to Take a Hike in creative and practical ways that help our programs thrive—whether that’s through hands-on activities or essential behind-the-scenes support. 

This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to contribute their time and talents outside of a traditional classroom or outdoor setting. Your support helps Take a Hike operate more efficiently, share our story more effectively, and engage more people in our mission. 

We’re currently looking for volunteers with skills in: 

• Graphic Design – Create branded templates, design promotional materials, or support campaign collateral (knowledge of Canva, InDesign, or Illustrator is an asset) 

• Video Production / Editing – Help us bring our story to life through editing short interviews, youth stories, or campaign highlight reels 

• Blog Writing – Contribute engaging, well-written content for our website that highlights Take a Hike’s impact, community partnerships, or behind-the-scenes work 

• Administrative Support – Help with essential office tasks like stuffing envelopes for fundraising campaigns, organizing our merchandise and supplies, or preparing event materials 

Have another skill to offer? We’d love to hear from you and see how it could support our work with youth. 

Qualifications 

• Skill or experience in one of the areas above 

• Strong communication and organization skills 

• Ability to work independently with clear direction 

• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Suite, or basic editing software (for applicable roles) 

• A criminal record check (CRC) may be required 

• Age requirement: 19+ 

Time Commitment 
These roles are flexible and can often be done remotely or during office hours depending on the project. One-time and short-term commitments welcome! 

Approximate hours per month: 4-20 
Start date: Ongoing. Apply now!