Applications are OPEN for January!
NOTE: January intake placements are limitted.
For more information on the Trek Program, email community.learning@ubc.ca.
About the organization
Beauty Night builds self-esteem and changes the lives of women and youth living in poverty through three streams of programming: wellness, life skills development, and makeovers. Beauty Night’s Life Makeover program creates a safe space where the participants are able to be themselves, make friends, and experience a healthy touch. Read more about Beauty Night Society.
What you'll do
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Connect clients with services (e.g. shelters, detox centres as required)
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Offer foot and nail care alongside estheticians (training is provided)
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Facilitate arts and literacy activities, and possibly working with children
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Conduct participant surveys and represent Beauty Night Society through social media, talks, and tabling at local events
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Opportunities also exist for behind-the-scenes support, public speaking and tabling at events, organizing fundraisers, writing grants, raising awareness through social media, and doing school presentations.
What you’ll get out of this experience
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Leadership skills including critical thinking, communication, and teamwork
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Experience working with diverse groups of women and youth
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Opportunity to learn about health promotion and women’s health strategies in marginalized communities
Requirements
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Attend a mandatory Beauty Night Orientation on Septemebr 29th from 3:30 – 5:00pm (on campus, directly following Trek Orientation)
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Availability during the December holiday season
Qualifications
- All year levels/backgrounds/disciplines welcome
Scheduling
Beautify Night Programs run Mondays – Thursdays evenings
*Please note that Beauty Night’s programs are busy during the December holiday season. Volunteers must have some availability during this peak time. Contact Trek program staff if you have any questions.
