Leaders In
Training
The KSM Leader In Training (LIT) program is designed to offer high school students with opportunities for leadership development through high quality training from professionals. Participants will also gain hands-on volunteering experience and earn hours in various roles at the Kerr Street Mission.
We are currently at capacity for Special Events volunteers. Please check back at a later time if you wish to volunteer at KSM. We thank you for your interest!
We run two sessions each year:
- Semester 1: September to January
- Semester 2: February to June
What can LITs expect?
- Hands-on leadership experience in various areas of KSM including Kids’ Club and Food Services
- Teaching in 3 different areas to help them succeed in leadership and in life:
- Self-Discovery – Who am I? As a leader? A person?
- Life Skills – Budgeting, time management, etc.
- Mental Health – How to be at your best in leadership
- Overnight trip to Muskoka Woods Leadership Studio for team building and more leadership development
Expectations:
- Commitment to one full semester
- Attendance at a mandatory two hour training session prior to the program starting
- Commitment to at least 2 volunteer sessions per week throughout the duration of the semester. Volunteer sessions are chosen by the LITs when they register for the program. (Volunteer shifts start at 4:00pm each day)
- Attendance at the bi-weekly LIT training sessions (Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm)
- Attend Muskoka Woods Leadership Studio weekend retreat
- Cost: $500 to cover the cost of guest speakers and time way at Muskoka Woods. (Can be paid all in full or as a payment plan. Registered KSM families qualify for a subsidy)
Registration is currently closed. If you wish to participate in our Summer LIT Program, please click here. If you wish to be informed when registration opens for our next semester, please click the button below.