Youth Resources
Change the World Markham Youth Team Resources:
YMCA and Volunteer Markham present a Student Job and Volunteer Skills Presentation: How to Job Search during Covid-19
Click here to watch our Thanksgiving at CTW video!
Youth Week – May 1 – 7, 2022
Free On-line Training:
Orientation to Volunteerism: Whether you are volunteering to give back to the community, to be engaged in the community, or responding to an urgent need; whatever the reason maybe, you are building the capacity to deliver essential programs and services for the community. This orientation to volunteerism, is designed for you to have a thorough understanding of what it means to volunteer in Canada, and how you play an important role that will make your community a better place for everyone. Visit http://bit.ly/
Secondary school students in Ontario must complete 40 hours of community hours to receive their diploma.
Volunteering during COVID-19:
Covid-19 Self Assessment (a tool to self-assess prior to engaging in the community)
COVID-19 How to Volunteer During the Pandemic
Explore Virtual Volunteering
Engage: Youth Virtual Volunteer Engagement Playbook
Success Story
The Believe Initiative, founded by Olympian Sarah Wells, is looking for capable and passionate student leaders to run a Believe Leadership Chapter at their school! The Believe Leadership Course that each Chapter facilitates, will teach important leadership, entrepreneurship, and mental wellness skills to high school students all while helping them earn volunteer hours.
You will set up, recruit members, and execute a 7 week student led program to help your members build leadership skills and complete a Believe Passion Project.
The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA) assist newcomers to settle and integrate into Canadian society each year. They offer settlement services, language and skills training, and community services. Their programs are well diverse and suitable for all ages.
Please visit their website https://tccsa.on.ca/ and follow them on Instagram @tccsa.ontario and Facebook at TCCSA for program updates and volunteering opportunities.
Current opportunities listed on the Volunteer Markham database include Youth Connections Committee Members and General Virtual Volunteers Needed. Check out the database to learn more about these and other opportunities.
