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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 Sisters matches teen volunteers with children in middle school. This program is for teens from community high schools looking to make a difference while earning volunteer hours for graduation requirements.
Grades: 10 - 12
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Website: www.mentoringworks.ca
Friendships Across Cultures
(604) 859-7544 ext. 225
The Friendships Across Cultures Program matches Canadian youth with new immigrant youth to facilitate understanding, provide orientation to Canadian society and build feelings of connectedness. We also offer leadership, team building, employment readiness and community service workshops.
Ages: 13 - 18
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |