Volunteer Opportunities for Youth

Abbotsford Youth Commission - Jr. Leadership
(604) 854-8785

Plan community events for your fellow classmates and receive introductory leadership skills.

Grades: 7-8
Contact: Krista Bryde

Abbotsford Youth Commission - Youth Council
(604) 854-8785

Develop leadership skills, meet new friends, plan events for youth and make a difference in your community.

Grades: 10-12
Contact: Krista Bryde

Abbotsford Youth Commission –Youth Focus
(604) 854-8785

This is a program for youth ages 12-18 who want to have a say in what happens in our youth programs and to get involved with the Youth Commission. Youth will meet each week to learn leadership skills and be a part of something great!

Ages: 12-18
Contact: Krista Bryde

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Teen Mentoring
(604) 852-3331

The Teen Mentoring program at Big Brothers Big matches teen volunteers with children in middle school. This program is for teens from community high schools looking to make a difference while earning credits toward graduation

Ages: grades 10-12
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Website: www.mentoringworks.ca

Youth Buddy Program
(Friends Across Cultures)
(604) 859-7544

The Youth Buddy Program matches Canadian youth with new immigrant youth to facilitate understanding, provide orientation to Canadian society and build feelings of connectedness.

Ages: 13 - 18
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm