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Job Title: Community Outreach Worker
Community: Cherryville
Status: part-time (15hrs per week) start May 15th, 2021 – May 15th 2022 (possibility for more hours depending on funding)
Position Summary
The Community Outreach Worker will work at the Cherryville Community Food & Resources building providing information and support to inquiring individuals. A focus on working with the aging population and volunteer recruitment and coordination is a priority. The Community Outreach Worker will work closely with our team to grow the organization and implement services that meet the unique needs of our community.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Bachelor of Social Work, Human Service Certification, or undergraduate degree in related field
- Experience working in community, familiar with Cherryville area an asset
- Knowledge and experience of working with aging population is preferred
- Valid BC Driver’s License as well as a clear driver abstract and access to personal vehicle for work related purposes
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships
- Technical skills a requirement (computer savvy, able to use excel and word, etc.)
Work Performed
Duties and Responsibilities for this position include:
- Providing information and referral through phone calls, drop-ins (once safe to do), and one-on-one appointments
- Recruiting, screening, and coordinating volunteers
- Tracking and reporting (maintain call log, compiling data, taking notes/records, etc.)
- Checking in with ED on regular basis, give reports and provide data, discuss common needs/concerns of the community
- Networking and facilitating/strengthening relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Pursue and support community development opportunities
- Experience working in a setting where confidentiality is required
- Must adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, policy, and protocols
Hours
This is a part-time position, consisting of 15 hours per week at 21.00/hour (includes MERCS). This position is secure for one year with the potential to continue depending on funding availability. Hours can be moved around to fit schedule of Community Outreach Worker.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit resume with at least two references by email to:
Meghan Derkach, Executive Director at meghan.derkach@hotmail.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, please note only the applicants under consideration will be scheduled an interview.
Summer Camp Positions Available!Summer Camp Positions Available!
Cherryville Summer Camp is a non-profit program being offered through Cherryville Community Food and Resources Society. We strive to support families and youth in Cherryville area by fostering a safe space for children to continue learning development throughout the summer months. Campers will have the opportunity to socialize with peers, build healthy and active routines and continue learning through games, crafts, science, free play and more!
We have two positions available, a Summer Camp Coordinator, as supported through Canada Summer Jobs, and a Summer Camp Helper offered solely by Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society. We are planning to run 6 unique week long camps, Monday-Thursdays throughout July and August in the Cherryville area. If you are interested in either position, please see below for more details.
Camp Coordinator Position Summary
The Summer Camp Coordinator will plan, coordinate, conduct, and supervise all recreational activities for youth during Cherryville Summer Camp. Camps will likely run Monday-Thursday for a total of 6 weeks throughout July and August 2025. The Camp Coordinator will spend time in June designing a course plan for the weeklong camps with the help of the Family and Youth Coordinator and CCFRS Staff. The first week will include orientation and job specific training such as First Aid training and WHMIS. Overall, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for the well being and safety of campers, as well as creating a fun and rewarding environment for them.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Experience and/or training working with youth ages 5 through 12
- Cleared criminal record check for working with Vulnerable Populations
- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate *available through CCFRS if needed
- Must be between the ages of 18-30 years old
- Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds
Duties and Responsibilities for this Position Include:
- Plan and implement 6 unique week-long camps for Cherryville youth ages 6-12 (with support from CCFRS staff) throughout July and August
- Work collaboratively with the Camp Helper and support day-to-day activities
- Monitor and observe youth behavior to ensure safe environment is maintained
- Provide skill-building and social skills to youth where able
- Adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Understand emergency and safety protocols
- Ensure attendance checklists are completed daily and submitted to CCFRS staff on a weekly basis
- Help in the CCFRS office as needed
Hours:
This is a short-term summer position, consisting of 30 hours per week for 9 weeks starting June 16, 2025. Hourly rate will be $19.00/hour (including MERCS).
Please send resume to: cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com or drop off your resume in person at CCFRS, Monday to Thursday – 8am to 3pm. Open until position is filled. Interviews to follow with a June start date.
Camp Helper Position Summary
The Summer Camp Helper will work under the direction of the Summer Camp Coordinator, providing support and assistance wherever needed. The Summer Camp Helper will be available during 6 unique week-longs camps throughout July and August and will role model, display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Experience and/or training working with youth ages 5 through 12
- Cleared criminal record check for working with Vulnerable Populations (if 18+)
- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate *available through CCFRS if needed
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years old
- Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds
Duties and Responsibilities for this Position Include:
- Assist the Summer Camp Coordinator in weekly activities
- Monitor and observe youth behavior
- Provide skill-building and social skills to youth
- Model appropriate behavior
- Adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Understand emergency and safety protocols
- Ensure a fun safe environment for children
Hours:
This is a short-term summer position, consisting of 20 hours per week for 6 weeks beginning in July 2025. Hourly rate will be $17.85/hour (including MERCS).
Please send resume to: cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com or drop off your resume in person at CCFRS, Monday to Thursday – 8am to 3pm. Open until position is filled. Interviews to follow with a Julys start date.
Cherryville Community Food and Resources Society
Physical location: 158 North Fork Road, Cherryville, BC V0E 2G3 Email: Cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com Phone: 250-550-8902 Faxe: 250-547-0059
ECHO Presentation – Rural Approach to Compassionate CommunitiesECHO Presentation – Rural Approach to Compassionate Communities
Check out this YouTube video presented by Meghan Derkach, Executive Director at Cherryville Community Food and Resource Society.
(1318) A Rural Approach to the Compassionate Community Model – YouTube
Bio: My name is Meghan Derkach, and I was born and raised in a rural community called Cherryville. I have always been an advocate for social justice and equity since a young age. When I was 18, I was having lunch with a group of older adults who were sharing their frustrations about having to leave the Cherryville community because there weren’t enough resources for them to live independently and I remember feeling absolutely broken hearted about it. That was the moment I realized I wanted to support Cherryville aging and pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a Concentration in Aging. I was drawn to the aging-in-place model, community development and looked to age-friendly community literature. However, being rural has its unique challenges and many of the “making an age friendly community” infrastructure wasn’t relatable. Working with older adults I soon came to realize you cannot support aging-in-place without addressing access to health care as they are overlapping systems. I then pursued a Health-Focused Master’s in Social Work through University of Waterloo to better understand the complexity behind health care and how to better support rural aging in place. During this time, I was volunteering at Cherryville Food Bank and started expanding its reach to include resources and services to all residents. In 2021 I assumed the Executive Director position after strengthening our organizational and financial health and obtaining multiple grants. 2021 we officially changed our name to include resources as we expanded our vision and mission to meet the needs of all rural residents. Fast forward to 2024, we have implemented a range of services and resources to support rural living for youth, low-income families, persons living with disabilities, older adults, and a variety of community engagement events. In early January, we started to focus on Cherryville residents who had complex health conditions and or living with life limiting illness to advocate for better access to health care within community. These conversations led us to BC Centre for Palliative Care Seed Grant as the Compassionate Community model aligned perfectly with our growing vision and mission. I am excited to share a little more about this grant and how it has unfolded in the Cherryville community.