Opportunities
Student Placements
Boost CYAC values the opportunity to support students in their professional development and is pleased to offer student practicum placements for the upcoming academic year. The application process for September 2026 to April 2027 is now open.
Available Practicum Opportunities:
- Child & Youth Advocacy Program
One (1) practicum placement is available. Interested students are encouraged to speak with their Practicum Coordinator prior to applying to ensure they meet eligibility requirements. Click here to learn more about this opportunity. - Trauma Therapy Program (Clinical Practicum)
One (1) clinical practicum placement is available. This practicum is only open to students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Toronto. Interested MSW students should connect with their Practicum Coordinator to discuss this opportunity.
Please note that spring, summer, and half-term practicums are not being accepted.
Youth Engagement Committee
Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) seeks to engage the youth and families we serve by including you in making decisions regarding our physical space, service processes, and how we can better connect to the community.
Boost CYAC currently has a Youth Engagement Committee, wherein former clients can volunteer to join to give their feedback and ideas on how we can keep improving. Boost CYAC is strongly committed to forming a committee that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage membership from individuals from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
To join the Youth Engagement Committee, you must:
- Be between the ages of 16-24
- Not be a current client of the centre. Previous clients are welcome to join, six months or more after they complete services at Boost CYAC.
What you can expect :
- Meetings are held between the months of September to June (during the school year)
- Participation in committee projects and goals
- Membership in sub-committees, depending on the committee’s annual goals
What you will get:
- Reimbursement through gift cards for participating in meetings and committee projects
- Secondary school volunteer hours
- Potential references
- Experience to add to your resume/curriculum vitae
If you’re interested in joining the Youth Engagement Committee, please email our Youth Engagement Committee Chair, Hilary Abate at info@boostforkids.org.
