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For youth week NVRC is doing a Youth Jam Session at Centennial Theater on May 6th from 4:30pm-6:30pm. We are looking for youth who would be interested to volunteer their time and talent to play at our Jam Session or simply attend and enjoy the experience!

Interested or have any questions: paul.radnidge@nvrc.ca and the link to register to attend this event as a spectator can be found here.                                                                                                 ​​

Elementary Summer Learning Volunteer

Do you enjoy working with kids:  Become a Volunteer at NVSD Elementary Summer Learning.  The deadline for registration is on April 30^th .  See poster/link below for details and sign up process.

Elementary Summer Learning Volunteer Poster 2024

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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 f​or 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!)

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

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

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.