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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON
REPORT
Date:
September 21, 1998
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File #
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By-Law #
Meeting:
Report #:
CS-13-'8
File#:
Subject:
CANADA WORLD YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM - RUSSIA fONT ARlO 1998)
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CS-13-98 be received for information:
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 Canada World Youth is a national non-profit organization that coordinates
international exchanges between Canada and various developing nations in Africa, the
Caribbean, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
1.2 Founded in 1971, the Canada World Youth creates a unique cross-cultural experience
for youth to develop youth leadership skills and to provide opportunities for young
people to become more involved in international and community development issues.
1.3 Canada World Youth works in cooperation with schools, youth organizations,
provincial and federal government partners, educators, the United Nations and
communities across Canada.
1.4 In Ontario, more than 2,000 youth from over 300 Ontario communities, towns and
villages have participated in the Youth Exchange Program while over 325 Ontario
communities were host to the exchange.
2.0 CLARlNGTON MUNICIPALITY HOST EXPERIENCE
2.1 The Canada World Youth program is not only for young people who take part in the
exchanges as participants, but also for the communities, work placements and families
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2.2 Information has been provided for the Municipality of Clarington to introduce us as a
work project for a pair of participants, (one Russian student and one Canadian student) to
participate in a work placement with the Community Services Department. The
placement will take place from October 6, 1998 to December 15, 1998.
3.0 WORK PROJECTS
3.1 While there are many activities that the participants are involved with during their stay in
the community, one crucial component is the work project experience. While most people
in the community spend a substantial part of their day at work, the exposure that the
participants gain through the work experience provides insight to the community and its
people. As well, the experience develops skills for the future.
3.2 The work experience for both participants will reflect values and attitudes of our
community. Differences in such concepts as the pace of work, time, orientation and role
of both men and women, whether they are from Canada or Russia will challenge each
participant.
3.3 The Community Services Department will be providing a work placement which will be
challenging, interesting and provide a learning experience (Attachment #1). Participants
will attend the work place for a full day, three (3) days a week and will be required to
participate at the Arenas, Pools and the Community Services Department offices.
4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1 The Community Services Department is pleased to provide the opportunity of a
learning experience in the Municipality of Clarington for participants of the Canada
World Youth program and await their arrival to the Municipality.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
. Caruana, Director
unity Services Department
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W. H. Stockwell,
Chief Administrative Officer
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ATTACHMENT #1 TO
REPORT CS-13-98
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM PLACEMENT
DATE OF DESCRIPTION: OCTOBER 6 - DECEMBER 15(21 HRS.) 3 DAYS
/WEEK
JOB DESCRIPTION NUMBER:
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DIVISION:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Through the Manager of Aquatic Facilities and the Manager of Arenas, participants will experience through
Hands-on work, the management and recreation progrannning in Municipal facilities.
RESPONSffiILITY:
1. Assist with the co-ordination and/or supply all components of special event programs including planning,
organizing, budgeting, staffmg, operation and evaluation tasks.
2. Assist with supervision of part-time staff and volunteers associated with special event programs, including
training, hiring, and interviewing.
3. Prepare a users guide for permitting of Municipal Aquatic Facilities and Arenas.
4. Assist with the promotion, marketing, advertising and registration process for special events and Aquatic
programs.
5. Administrative duties as they relate to the department including filing, report writing and attending staff meetings.
6. Other duties as assigned/requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Participant with the Canada World Youth Russia - Ontario Program, 1998.
SALARY GRADE: $NIL/WEEK
POSITION ESTABLISHED BY BY-LAW #
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