Involved

Involved is a program that connects youth with meaningful volunteer experiences, volunteer trainings, and leadership opportunities, and connects nonprofits with a database of youth looking for volunteer hours.

Thanks to the incredible support of the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation, Involved is able to be so much more than a database and an email list. From volunteer trainings to guided volunteer experiences, Involved’s goal is to intentionally create community and encourage collaboration between nonprofits and youth in Abbotsford.

How It Works

Sign Up – Youth 12-18 can register below to get on our volunteer mailing list.
Get Opportunities – We collect volunteer openings from nonprofits and send them straight to your inbox.
Go Make a Difference! – Pick an opportunity, connect with the organization, and start volunteering.

Opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing opportunities, and even some guided volunteer events. During these events, our youth workers will take a group of up to 30 youth to a volunteer experience and help facilitate their experience – this will be especially great for younger youth or youth who have never volunteered before.

How to Join

Fill out the form below and we will add you to our email list. Opportunities go out to youth throughout the month, so keep an eye on your inbox!

Volunteer with the AYC

AYC Welcome Day Picnic

Cost: $10 / person. – complete the whole day and receive a $10 gift card.

Date: Saturday September 20, 12:30-4PM,

Where: Mill Lake Park Picnic Shelter (Bevan Avenue Entrance)

Come volunteer with the AYC at our Welcome Day Picnic. The AYC is hosting a barbeque and picnic to help welcome newcomer youth and their families to Abbotsford. Volunteers will get exciting opportunity to help run games, lead activities, and connect with newcomer youth throughout the event. Come gain volunteer hours in a supportive, fun environment and help make a positive difference in your community!

There will be a short volunteer training before the event, followed by event set up and the picnic.

Register Now!

FV Gleaners Volunteer Opportunity

Cost: $10 / person - complete the whole day and receive a $10 Giftcard.

Date: Saturday October 25, 2025 8:30AM-12:00PM

Where: Fraser Valley Gleaners Society (85 Winson Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 8E8)

Volunteer with the AYC at the Fraser Valley Gleaners Society and help prepare food sent around the world for humanitarian aid. Volunteers will help with tasks such as cutting and sorting vegetables, packaging soup mix, and cleaning equipment. No prior experience needed, all equipment and training will be provided — just come ready to work together and make a global impact. This is a great opportunity to gain volunteer hours, meet other youth, and learn how local efforts can make a difference worldwide!

Register Now!

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For Organizations

Involved is a youth volunteer database designed to help youth get involved in volunteer opportunities in Abbotsford. Youth are sent emails containing all the details of volunteer events. Volunteer positions may be a one-time event or may be an ongoing volunteer opportunity.


How it works:

  1. We collect basic information from youth wishing to volunteer and add them to our extensive database.
  2. We connect with community organizations and gather information on available volunteer opportunities.
  3. We send the opportunities to the youth on our database and have them contact you directly.
  4. You take it from there!

How to join:

Fill out our organization sign up form. Someone from the AYC will be in touch to discuss your volunteer needs.

 

The Abbotsford Youth Commission would like to gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation for the Involved program.

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