Vancouver Youth Organizations & Services

 

This is an evolving and growing directory of youth-driven and youth-serving organizations in Vancouver.

 

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Organizations should be not-for-profit, provide services primarily to Vancouver area youth and/or are run by Vancouver area youth.

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Organization Name Description Website Link
Aboriginal University Prep Program

The Aboriginal University Prep Program helps students build a solid foundation of academic and personal success skills in preparation for your transition to university.

Aboriginal University Prep Program
ACCESS - Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society

ACCESS offers customized employment and training services designed specifically to provide members of the Lower Mainland Urban Aboriginal community with the education and skills to compete equally and effectively in today’s job market.

 Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society
Access to Media Education Society (AMES)

The Access to Media Education Society (AMES) is a registered non-profit dedicated to helping cultivate individual, group and mass communications skills. Over 400 youth have created a total of 150 short films, videos and public service announcements.

 Artists to Media Education Society
Arts Umbrella

Since 1979, Arts Umbrella has been delivering high-quality arts education to children and youth in Vancouver and beyond. We cater to artistic interests and skill levels— from pre-school to advanced pre-professional training.

 Arts Umbrella
Aunt Leah’s Society (ALS)

ALS helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless, and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. To support them on their journey we provide supported housing, job training and coaching on the essential skills.

 Aunt Leah’s Society
Awkward Stage Productions

Non-profit society focused on providing real life performance & production opportunities to youth in that awkward transition from play acting to professional employment.

 http://awkwardstageproductions.com/
BC Youth Parliament

BCYP is a province-wide, youth-run, youth service organization. Each year, 95 individuals, ages 16-21, meet in the BC Legislative Buildings and debate a variety of legislation that outlines projects to be run by the group throughout the year.

BC Youth Parliament
BladeRunners

BladeRunners has helped construction contractors fill entry-level positions with motivated young people. With a 88% Job Placement rate, 32% female participation rate, and 66% Aboriginal participation, we help youth become valued contributing citizens

 BladeRunners
Boulevard Youth Clinic

Youth clinics offer free and confidential drop in services for youth up to and including age 24.
Boulevard Youth Clinic
Hours: Tues 2:30 – 5:00pm, Thurs 2:30 – 5:00pm

 Vancouver Coastal Health - Youth Services
Bridges to the Future Program

Bridges to the future is designed to help youth gain independence as they transition toward adulthood. This program is created for youth, ages 15-24, living with any kind of physical disability

 Bridges to the Future