Our Projects
Children, Youth and City Planning
Helping to engage young people in municipal planning, policy development and decision-making.
citizenU
3-yr project to develop policy & practice to engage Vancouver youth and their families as leaders in anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and community building among diverse cultures, faiths and generations.
Elections Youth Outreach
Getting ready to get youth voters out for Municipal Elections.
Policy & Research for Young People
Research and policy development work addressing issues that affect Vancouver children and youth.
Past Projects
A sample of our projects in the past.
Community Events
Whistler 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 MoreVancouver Youth Poetry Slam featuring Janet Marie Rogers
24JunEvent Date: 24 Jun 2013 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday)
Event Location: Cafe Deux Soleils
The youth poetry slam is open to poets 13-22 years of age. We have a poetry open mic, a poetry slam and a feature performance. Poets should prepare 2 poems to read in the slam. 3 minutes in lenght. Our feature will be Janet Marie Rogers. 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 MoreFree Workshop: Understanding the Adolescent Brain & Self Regulation
9JulEvent Date: 09 Jul 2013 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM (Tuesday)
Event Location: 4920 Fraser Street
Adolescent Parenting Workshop Read More
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Community Announcements
Britannia Teen Centre Summer Programs & Activities
Expiry date/Deadline: Aug 19, 2013The Teen Centre is a welcoming place in the community dedicated to all youth from 13-18 years old. Check out our programs & events happening in July & August.
Read MoreUpcoming series registration: Theology on Tap
Expiry date/Deadline: Jul 19, 2013Summer series of short, but substantial, intros to Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Christianity and Islam. Get to know our neighbours, our heritages, and our options. 19+ yrs old (it's "on tap"). $40 per session.
Read MoreRegister for July 20th YOUth MEdia Day at the Your Kontinent Festival
Expiry date/Deadline: Jul 19, 2013
An intensive, full-day film and media expo organized by youth for youth, (YOU)TH + (ME)DIA DAY is the place to be for aspiring filmmakers, music producers, YouTube celebrities and social media gurus. July 20 (Sat) | 10am-5:30pm | RCC Read MoreResponsible Adult in Childcare Facilities Course (July 2013)
Expiry date/Deadline: Jul 17, 2013
This 20hr course meets the licensing requirements for working in a childcare center. The course will cover health, parent-caregiver relationships, learning through play and basic programming. Saturdays (July 6-27, 2013). Read MoreThe Youth Leadership Millennium Program is now acccepting new applicants!
Expiry date/Deadline: Jul 16, 2013
The Youth Leadership Millennium at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has extended its deadline to June 23, 2013. Read More
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Job & Volunteer Postings
Outward Bound Assistant Instructor
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 19, 2013
Outward Bound Canada's Vancouver Centre is seeking passionate and motivated educators skilled in working with urban youth to join our team of Instructors. Read MoreLeave Out Violence BC - Program Facilitator
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 20, 2013
LOVE seeks p/t Program Facilitator to support youth during times of crisis and transition as well as deliver quality programming to multi-barriered youth. Read MoreVolunteers needed for 8th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 21, 2013
St. Andrew's United Church is looking for around 15 students aged 14 and up to help at this years Teddy Bear Picnic on SAT June 22, 2013. Activities include face painting, arts and crafts, concession, story telling etc. Event is from 10:30am-2pm. Read MoreVolunteers for Stanley Park Youth Restoration Team
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 21, 2013
Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is offering an exciting opportunity for 8 to 10 youth to gain volunteer experience and work to restore important habitats in Stanley Park. The time commitment is July 16-19 for 5 hours (10am - 3pm) each day. Read MoreYouths Against Graffiti Team Volunteers
Expiry date/Deadline: Jun 21, 2013
Spread the Paint consists of volunteers that take a stance against vandalism. Volunteers work together to discourage property vandalism and help affected areas. If this is the view you share, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved. Read More
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