Youth Resources
Change the World Markham Youth Team Resources:
Youth Week Calendar – May 1 – 7, 2021
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
NEW: 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.
Cyber-Seniors offers a rewarding volunteer experience for teenagers, young adults, and individuals of any age who are tech-savvy looking to make a difference in their community. Your volunteer experience will include participating in group technology training webinars (either as a presenter or part of the Q&A team) and providing one-on-one telephone tech support to senior citizens. Volunteer hours are documented, and digital badges and certificates are awarded.
Students develop valuable work skills that give them a leg up when applying for a job or post-secondary school programs. Register to volunteer!