New program, service or resource
Looking for Interns for your program?
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Expiry date/Deadline: Dec 31, 2012
CitizenU is looking for companies and organizations to partner with to provide young Vancouverites meaningful work experience in the form of internships for the months of November and December. Read More |
Moving Ahead Program Vancouver
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Expiry date/Deadline: Nov 16, 2012
MAP Vancouver is a new program offered by SUCCESS and VCC for immigrant and refugee youth to meet new people, receive support, and plan for the future in a fun and engaging environment. Read More |
Dealing with Depression- Online resource
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Expiry date/Deadline: Dec 31, 2012
An online resource for adolescents experiencing low mood or depression. The site, provides useful on-the-go strategies to help teens understand low mood, depression and to learn and apply effective coping skills. Read More |
VCH's School Health Manual
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Expiry date/Deadline: May 31, 2013
VCH’s School Health Manual is now available for download. The manual helps Vancouver school staff access the health care services we provide for school-aged children and youth. Visit the website for details. Read More |
Boldskool: new hip hop theatre workshop!
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Expiry date/Deadline: Oct 25, 2012
Geared towards youth ages 12-20, Boldskool challenges youth to develop and improve upon hip hop skills, to think critically about cultural diversity and minoritization, and to express, create, and perform a narrative performance piece. Read More |
The Importance of Playing!
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Expiry date/Deadline: Dec 31, 2012
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada released a statement acknowledging the importance of learning through play. Read More |
Hear from BC’s Young Carers
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Expiry date/Deadline: Dec 31, 2012
This study aims to publicize the experiences of young carers to help support them in their important and challenging job. Read More |
SOLOS - Safe Online Outreach Society
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Expiry date/Deadline: Dec 31, 2012
SOLOS is working hard to positively educate children, youth and adults about online safety. Read More |
Smart Sex Resource
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Expiry date/Deadline: Dec 31, 2012
SmartSexResource is a service provided by the Clinical Prevention Services Division at the BC Centre for Disease Control, as part of the Provincial Health Services Authority. Read More |
Leave Out Violence workshops
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Expiry date/Deadline: Nov 30, 2012
Workshops for schools, community centres and youth groups. LOVE uses media arts as a vehicle for youth expression and voice, and leadership as the modality of change. Programs specifically focus on youth experiencing multiple barriers. Read More |
Community Events
Transforming Human-Robot Interaction
13JunEvent Date: 13 Jun 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM (Thursday)
Event Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Do robots make ideal co-workers? Dr. Elizabeth Croft speaks on finding ways to help humans and robots work together safely and effectively. Admission is FREE. Doors open at 6:30pm. Visit http://www.spacecentre.ca/women-in-science for details. Read MoreSchools Out Party | 2013
15JunEvent Date: 15 Jun 2013 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM (Saturday)
Event Location: Fortis BC Building 1111 W. Georgia
A huge party in Downtown Vancouver for students (13-18 yrs old) from all across the city to celebrate school's out. The party of the season, including live DJ, Photobooth, Inflatables, Food, Prizes and so much more. Cost: $12 at door. Read MoreWhistler Water One Climb
22JunEvent Date: 22 Jun 2013 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM (Saturday)
Event Location: Grouse Mountain
The One Climb is an inspiring one-day event to raise money to bring clean water to over 10,000 people in Kenya. Wear blue. Join the party at the base of Grouse. Read MoreCalling All Youth! - 2013 Vancouver Relay for Life overnight event
22JunEvent Date: 22 Jun 2013 06:00 PM (Saturday) - 23 Jun 2013 06:00 AM (Sunday)
Event Location: Killarney Park
Calling all youth! Sign up for a fun, non-competitive, overnight event with games, entertainment and food. Theme is Carnival! Celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost, and fight back. Teams can be up to 15 people. Read MoreEPIC Sustainable Living Festival 2013
6JulEvent Date: 06 Jul 2013 10:00 AM (Saturday) - 07 Jul 2013 09:00 PM (Sunday)
Event Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden
EPICFest July 6-7 @ Vancouver’s VanDusen Garden Summer’s Grooviest Garden Festival EAT Delicious Local Foods; DRINK Local Beer & Wines; SHOP the EcoMarketplace; LISTEN to Live Bands all day; LEARN from dozens of Visionary Speakers. Read More
Community Announcements
Call for Volunteer Program Proposals
Expiry date/Deadline: Jul 31, 2013
The United Nations Association in Canada - Vancouver Branch is seeking a Lead Volunteer who is passionate about global issues and is able to engage our volunteers with a United Nations issue. Read MoreThe Bully Files - Fundraising Campaign
Expiry date/Deadline: May 26, 2013The fundraising campaign aims to cover the cost of tuition, travel, food and lodging for 24 students to attend The Bully Files program. The program gives youth who have experienced bullying the tools and training to voice their stories.
Read MoreOnline Eating Disorders Support Group
Expiry date/Deadline: Sep 30, 2014
Are you or someone you know struggling with an eating disorder? The Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders offers a FREE Online Support Group service where people can come together in a safe space to support each other and chat. Read MoreStudy and Go Abroad Fair Vancouver
Expiry date/Deadline: Sep 26, 2013
Considering studying abroad? Visit this fair to meet with representatives from top-ranked universities from around the world. Want to travel? Check out the Travel Zone for gap year, volunteering, work abroad and other options. Admission free! Read MoreFarm Camp - 7 day Summer Camp for Youth
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 17, 2013
FARMcamp is a 7-day experiential summer camp for youth aged 14-18! We'll incorporate workshops(such as farm skills and group decision-making), community building activities, whole-camp games, Theatre, participant-led workshops, skill sharing.July 2-9 Read More
Job & Volunteer Postings
Volunteer for the 6th Annual Car Free Day on Main Street! (Mount Pleasant)
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 15, 2013
If you want to be a part of this fabulous event, we would like to invite you to volunteer with us on Sunday, June 16th (event: 12PM - 7PM | setup: 8:30AM |takedown: 7:00PM) for this fun, FREE, family-friendly Festival. Best of all 100% Volunteer run! Read MoreVolunteer: Be part of the youth-led Collective Experience of Discrimination
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 15, 2013
Collective Experience of Discrimination (CED) is a youth-led organization looking to tackle discrimination. Read MoreANIME Revolution 2013 cosplay/maid cafe Volunteers
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 15, 2013
AR is gathering of Vancouver's most creative cosplayers with like-minded fans in the Anime world! Whether you're a cosplayer, or simply curious about the anime culture, Anime Revolution will welcome you! Hosted at the Vancouver Convention Center. Read MoreFront of House/Backstage volunteers needed for Theatre Under the Stars
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 28, 2013
Theatre Under the Stars Presents: Legally Blonde the Musical and How tot Succeed In Business Without Really Trying! Perfect opportunity for theatre enthusiasts! Volunteer in beautiful Stanley Park! Read MoreEPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival - Volunteer Positions
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 30, 2013
EPIC: The Sustainable Living Festival is a two day event taking place at the iconic VanDusen Botanical Garden on the weekend of July 6 & 7, 2013. Read More
