North Shore Youth Events and More - June 2024
UPCOMING:
Fresh Air Learning organization is looking for more summer volunteers! They have summer camps in North Vancouver in the first three weeks of July, and they are located close to the Argyle catchment in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. They also have staff and volunteer training coming up this coming Saturday, June 22nd and bear safety training (Zoom) in the evening of June 24th.
Camp volunteers work with experienced camp leaders to support children as they play and do hands-on activities and outdoor games in the forest. This is great experience for those who are considering going into teaching, ECE, or who are looking to gain job experience working with
children.
They are happy to take younger volunteers as well (14+).
Interested students can contact Tricia Edgar (Program Director) at tricia@freshairlearning.org or Katrina info@freshairlearning.org to set up a quick interview. They do require volunteers to complete an online criminal record check.
North Van Arts Community Arts Council is currently looking for student volunteers to help with their Arts programs. The Summer Art Camps start in 33 days and they really need volunteers to help make it happen!
Location: Maplewood House: 399 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6.
Contact: northvanarts.ca/education / 604 988 6844
QR code: See the poster in our volunteer board
Powell Street festival is looking for volunteers:
The 48th Annual Powell Street Festival (PSF), occurring August 3rd & 4th, 2024 in Oppenheimer Park, is a celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture that includes musical performances, traditional dance, an amateur sumo wrestling competition, martial arts demonstrations, bonsai and ikebana exhibits, lots of Japanese food, and more!
PSF relies on the hard work of over 200 volunteers, and we are looking to fill a wide variety of positions, including volunteer booth registration, set-up and take-down, Master of Ceremonies (MC), children’s tent volunteer, photography/videography, and more.
Registration is currently open and can be found at https://powellstreetfestival.com/get-involved/volunteer/
Volunteering at the PSF is a fantastic opportunity to learn, meet new people, and foster diversity in Vancouver's arts and culture community— and it also comes with some additional perks, including a free volunteer appreciation party with entertainment and door prizes!
If you have any questions, please contact Peyton Murphy (she/her/hers), Volunteer Coordinator/ Powell Street Festival Society: volunteer@powellstreetfestival.com
NEW for 2024/2025: The WEX Automotive Trades Sampler will take place on Day 1's, block 4, starting September 25th until December 20th. Students will be required to be at work placement Day 1 afternoons from 1:30pm-4:30pm . ONLY 10 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICPATE IN THIS PILOT PROGRAM!
Presented by CSN Collision Centres, Elite and Craftsman Collision. Open to students in grades 10, 11 or 12 that must finish WEX assignments by Sep 23, 2024. See your WEX teacher or facilitator (room 177) for more information.
Camp Wonderstruck
An immersive fantasy-story summer day camp experience for kids aged 5-9 is looking for student volunteers. Apply now at campwondersstruck.com.
North Shore Youth Academy
North Shore Youth Police Academy designed specifically for individuals interested in operational or front-line policing. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in law enforcement, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.
RCMP Summer Camp Application 2024
NCAA - Online Series
Are you an athlete? A future with the NCAA, may be for you! Attend the only Canadian focused presentation for the NCAA this spring! It is an enormous opportunity for all our Canadian student-athletes, high school coaches, athletic directors and counselors! Registration required. Click on "YES" if you are interested in meeting the NCAA.
2023-24 US University Fairs for Canada (swoogo.com)
Students interested in being an Ambulance attendant.
Youth Pathways have JUST started this program:
- The youth observation program is available to youth 17 and 18
- They look for youths that have shown an interest via Scouts Canada, Red Cross, St John's brigade, life guarding, first responder programs, high school EMR or similar programs or WEX
Students who are interested should do the following (process takes about 2 weeks if they get everything done quickly!)
reach out to Shaunna -
youthpathways@bcehs.ca for application package.
This package includes the following (many parent signatures needed)
a) CRC online and free
b) Youth Indemnity Form
c) CIS awareness (20 psychologists /physiatrists available to debrief and available to help deal with what they see)
d) Copy of BCID or Drivers's Licence for ID purposes
e) Reference Letter to state they are a good candidate
f) FIT Testing - getting fitted for a proper N95 mask
g) Information session to discuss with Shaunna what will be involved in the ride along
h) Students are sent an ID badge
i) Are required to do 3-4 12 hours shifts (both night and day shifts)
j) Standard Agreements will be sign off by supervisor who student will be assigned to
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS (TUTS)
TUTS is not for profit society with a mandate to entertain families through popular musical theatre shows. TUTS achieves this through a unique collaboration between professionals and volunteers working together in administration, performance, production, and venue operations. TUTS values an atmosphere
of inclusion and mentorship in order to build strong character and to promote positive values.
Presented at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouverites have long considered TUTS a summer cultural tradition with an average attendance of approximately 40,000 patrons per year.
The 2024 Summer Season at Theatre Under the Stars will showcase productions of CATS and School of Rock, running in repertory from July 10th to August 24th .
Front of House Volunteer positions include:
• Greeters
• Box Office Attendants
• Ticket Scanners
• Coffee Bar
• Bartenders
• Guest Services (Museum and Gift Shop)
• Photo Booth Attendant
• Programs Booth
• Ushers
Qualifications:
• Positive and welcoming attitude
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to converse in English proficiently
• 16+ (For Bartenders: 19+ and Serving It Right)
Requirements:
Student is 16+ years of age and must be available for a minimum of four (4) volunteer shifts throughout the months of July and August
Why should you join?
Volunteers get to watch the shows between shifts, and for every twenty hours of volunteering
get two tickets for themselves or their friends. They also get entered in draws to win weekly
prizes! As a volunteer, you will meet lots of new people, gain valuable skills, and get insight to
the arts & theatre industry here in Vancouver!
More info and Application: Please visit www.tuts.ca/volunteers or contact Amelia Brooker at volunteers@tuts.ca
ONGOING:
A number of opportunities exist outside of Argyle for students to broaden their educational experience. As we receive information regarding these programs, we will post it here. Students are encouraged to check this site regularly for updates. Many of these have a separate application procedure; a few are administered through Argyle. Please contact the appropriate agency directly as described below or see your Grade Counsellor for more details.
E-mentoring for girls in going into STEM careers. Are you a grade 10-12 girl who wants to explore science, tech, engineering and math (STEM) careers and find out what engineers and scientists do every day? Or need some school or career advice that’s tailored to you? eMentoring is a 6-week program that pairs girls in high schools across Canada with female role models in STEM. Students and their mentors are then sent weekly discussion questions, covering topics such as career path, post-secondary life, work environments, finances, and work/life balance. eMentoring is done entirely over email. The time commitment is approximately 1 hour a week. Register here.
Lots of volunteer opportunities through the North Vancouver City Library - http://www.nvcl.ca/using-the-library/teen/get-involved
Loutet Farm Volunteer Drop-in Sessions –
Join
the Edible Garden Project at North Vancouver’s first urban farm for fun
and engaging drop-in volunteer sessions. Loutet Farm is looking for
high school-aged youth volunteers for hands-on small-scale agricultural
operations. The program will provide training
for all roles and will run from 3:00pm-5:00pm every other Monday
starting April 12. For more information, contact schools@ediblegardenproject.com.
Youth Empowering Youth Program –
YEY is dedicated
to empowering younger generations with resources and opportunities to
grow. This nine-session program is led by two youth facilitators who
are passionate about empowering youth. All youth 13-18 are welcome to
join this free online youth leadership program.
Register for programs at https://linktr.ee/youthempoweringyouth.
Intellectual Disabilities Society –
The IDS offers support and helps develop individuals with intellectual disabilities. The program offers
one-to-one support, activities that encourage growth and independence,
and opportunities to engage with the community.
YWCA Gear Up –
YWCA Gear Up is a free 13-week program that equips youth ages 15 - 30
with the skills, certification and employer connections necessary to
work as a bike mechanic. Register at https://ywcavan.org/gear-up
or contact gearup@ywcavan.org
for more details.
PROUD2BE Medical & Professional Panel –
Family Services of the
North Shore and West Vancouver Youth Services are pleased to present PROUD2BE Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Virtual Event Series. Contact proud2be@familyservices.bc.ca
for more information.
Flip the Script is a 12-hour program for women aged 16-24 that cuts their risk of sexual violence by more than half. It was developed at the Sexual Assault Research and Education Centre and is recognized by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and Blueprints for Healthy Youth..
Students in Grades 10 - 12 considering Post Secondary: One of the best ways to learn more about life after high school and why you might consider post-secondary is to experience it in person. From your local college to a larger provincial university, you can take a campus tour, and there many different information essions you can attend. Check out the events listings on
postsecondarybc.ca/ and find out about campus tours on the institution pages. Spring break is a great time to visit campus.
UBC HOPE Ambassadors - If you’re interested in getting more involved with your community, taking on a leadership role, and working with a ton of other great people, then UBC HOPE is happy to help you achieve that! Our team is eager to work with bright young students at various schools across the lower mainland to become HOPE ambassadors and work with our UBC team to encourage other students in your school to take part in great new events, as well as have the opportunity to start up a branch of the HOPE club at your own school.
NVSD Secondary Gifted Resources - a resource for both students and parents/guardians
House of Commons Page Program - Each year, 40 students graduating from high schools and CEGEPs are selected from across Canada to participate in the Page Program. Pages are undergraduate students who are registered as full-time students at one of the four universities in the National Capital Region. They work on a part-time basis during their first year of study.
