Vancouver Youth Week
Youth Week is May 1-7, 2012. Here are just a few of the awesome events that are taking place around Vancouver! For even more, be sure to check out the Vancouver Youth Week and National Youth Arts Week websites.
From May 2-4, catch a performance of "Cleverly Painted Rocks" at Roundhouse Community Centre. This collaborative play is written and performed by youth in Vancouver.
On Friday, May 4, check out the finals for VanCity Idol at VanTech Secondary. This showcase of Vancouver's singing talent is brought to you by the Vancouver District Students' Council.
Friday, May 4 is also Gab Youth's annual Caffeinated Queer Youth Cabaret, for queer and trans youth and their allies, at the Rhizome Cafe.
On Saturday, May 5, Creekside Community Centre will be the place to be. Vancouver Park Board youth workers will be hosting the following events with their community partners:
Dragonboat Regatta 8:00 AM
Racing Around the World 12:00 PM
Band Performances 1:00 PM
Night Hoops Basketball 1:00 PM
Ignite! Festival Sneak-Peak Performances 2:00 PM
Breakdancing 2:00 PM
From 1-4 on Saturday, May 5, take your skateboard to the Downtown Skateboard Plaza under the Georgia Viaduct to go for a run, check out skateboard demos and win prizes.
Also on Saturday, May 5, check out Dialogues Youth Vancouver's Dialogues Youth Session. Connect with Vancouver's First Nations, Urban Aboriginal and immigrant communities to demystify stereotypes, celebrate differences and find shared interests.
On Sunday, May 6, attend "Connecting.The.Dots", the closing celebration for National Youth Arts Week, at the Roundhouse Community Centre.
Youth week is about acknowledging and celebrating youth in Vancouver. So get out and have some fun!
Community Events
World Bboy Classic Vancouver Qualification
25MayEvent Date: 25 May 2013 (Saturday) (All day)
Event Location: Rosary Hall, 560 Richards Street Vancouver
Qualifier for the World BBoy Classic will be held at Rosary Hall in Vancouver. Organization by Boogaloo Academy & Streetrich Vancity. The winner of the 2on2 Qualifier event will be invited to the finals on the 15th of June in Holland. Register now! Read MoreCitizenU Bus Tour
25MayEvent Date: 25 May 2013 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM (Saturday)
Event Location: Vancouver Public Library - Central BranchCitizenU’s bus tour is coming back! Join us for a day of exploring our city through the lens of social justice. Learn about our city’s history, contemporary issues and a chance to connect with other youth. All are welcome! Free event.
Read MoreArt of Leadership (Power of Hope) Workshop
25MayEvent Date: 25 May 2013 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM (Saturday)
Event Location: Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
Come and develop your skills to inspire others using art and creative tools. Join our day of fun activities and meet other youth engaged in social justice in Vancouver and beyond! Free Workshop for youth aged 14-19 Lunch Provided Read MoreHealing teen ADHD- Free Workshop
25MayEvent Date: 25 May 2013 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Saturday)
Event Location: John Braithwaite Community Centre (by seabus)
Workshop for parents and youth to overcome ADHD, nurture self-motivation and long-term success. Learn effective techniques that help with academic performance and temperament control. Read MorePearson Seminar on Youth Leadership Fundraiser Show
25MayEvent Date: 25 May 2013 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Saturday)
Event Location: Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave, Vancouver, BC
Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership is a three-week long seminar for young adults from all over the world. Our team is dedicated to working on keeping it accessible to those of all income levels. www.psyl.ca Read More
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Community Announcements
Help your school win by helping give Metro Van a youth grade!
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 23, 2013
Metro Vancouver is getting a report card. Need your help handing out the grades and help your school WIN $1,000 CASH! To enter, fill out the survey and be sure to list the name of your school in the demographics question (#19). One entry per student. Read MoreNew report on child labour in BC
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 22, 2013Report brings together original research through interviews and focus groups, with existing studies to examine the consequences of child labour laws in BC.
Read MoreSummer School at the UN
Expiry date/Deadline: May 31, 2013The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is accepting 100 youth applicants from around the world to participate in their summer school in New York. Most trip related expenses are paid for. Deadline is May 31st.
Read MoreUNYA Young Spirits Summer Program for Aboriginal Youth
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 4, 2013
Day Camp (Free) Camp 1: July 4 - 26. Camp 2: July 29 - Aug 22. Cultural, Recreation, Educational & Fun Students entering into grades: 7, 8, 9 by September 2013 Read MoreCome jam with us! Help design SFU's forum on the future of BC's economy
Expiry date/Deadline: May 29, 2013
Between 16 and 24? We want your help designing a forum that will give young BCers a voice to drive social change and shape an agenda for provincial economic policy. Thursday May 30th, 4:15pm – 6:15pm, SFU Harbour Centre Read More
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Job & Volunteer Postings
Collingwood Days Festival - Volunteers Needed (Joyce Collingwood Area)
Expiry date/Deadline: May 23, 2013
Volunteer in a local community while gaining valuable leadership experience at our festival at Carleton Elementary. Positions vary from arts & crafts, performance scheduling assistant, raffling, selling t-shirts, etc! Free t-shirts & food included. Read MoreVolunteers needed for Vancouver's Children Youth & Families Advisory Cmtee
Expiry date/Deadline: May 24, 2013The City of Vancouver is looking for volunteers of all ages for the Children, Youth & Families Committee which provides leadership and advice on issues, programs and resources for families, children and youth. Apply before May 24, 2013.
Read MoreChinese-Speaking Student Volunteers to work with seniors
Expiry date/Deadline: May 25, 2013
An intergenerational Chinese seniors program that will bring youth and seniors together to chat, mingle, and share a variety of experiences together, from fun games and activities to sharing a delicious lunch with everyone! Read MoreSocial Media Storytelling Internship with MetroVancouver
Expiry date/Deadline: May 29, 2013
This summer, Metro Vancouver will host 9 youth (aged 16-24) to participate in a new social media storytelling internship. Read MoreGEN7 Seeking Volunteer Aboriginal Role Models Ages 18-25!
Expiry date/Deadline: May 30, 2013Motivate Canada is looking for Aboriginal role models/leaders who are between the age of 18-25; believe in the power of sport and physical activity; and interested in working with Aboriginal youth. Accepting applications on ongoing basis.
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