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Katimavik’s National Experience is an opportunity for any Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 17 – 25 who are looking for 22 weeks of creative learning, community engagement, Truth and Reconciliation, and self-discovery. Participants will live in a group setting with up to 10 of their peers in two separate communities across Canada throughout the course of the program. During the program, participants engage in 32 hours of valuable volunteer work a week, learn how to manage a house, make lifelong friends, and gain confidence that they themselves can make an impactful difference in our country.
This is a fully funded opportunity where participants’ travel expenses, living accommodations, food costs, and daily needs are covered. Participants will need to bring is their dedication, empathy, and commitment to making a better world! Katimavik aims to help young folks become engaged, caring citizens and capable contributors and leaders for a better Canada through the development of 21st century skills, experiential learning, and civic engagement.
Program cohorts start every January and July of each year.
Our in-person summer-fall Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) events are starting up!
What is the Conservation Youth Corps Program?
Take action with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) and earn high school volunteer hours at home and in your community by participating in environmental stewardship activities!
Visit: Upcoming Events - TRCA Conservation Youth Corps
NEW FOR 2024:
Participants in the Virtual CYC program will gain access to our new CYC Virtual Hub: an exclusive online classroom that provides multiple opportunities for high school students to earn over 20 community service hours, both at home and in your neighbourhood!
Virtual Program Dates
Orientation #5: July 10 | Orientation #6: July 14 – Register for July Orientation Sessions by July 2, 2024
The CYC virtual program consists of:
• A mandatory virtual orientation session
• Three self-paced modules, linked to themes of biodiversity, invasive species, and microplastics
• Fun and interesting extra credit assignments
• Additional opportunities to get outside and support stewardship projects
• And even more ways to get involved!
Participants will have the freedom to customize their experience in the program, earning as few or as many community service hours as they like prior to November 1, 2024.
Looking for long-term Volunteers (minimum of 6 months, required to attend 2 hours minimum per week) to assist with every day programs, events, outings, entertainment and much MORE!
Be a part of a team of museum village gardeners * assist in the research, planning, planting, and maintenance of the heritage gardens
TCEP is looking for an enthusiastic person to provide support with organizing and starting a garden including helping with ongoing garden maintenance. As well as offer educational programs in the garden. Our aim is to offer quality fresh foods to the community whenever possible.
We believe that food has the power to bring people together!
The links below will provide more information on our organization:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/theculturalempowermentproject?utm_source=qr&igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D
Looking for volunteers to assist with the workshops and edible garden installations at schools
Prepare soil * plant flowers, vegetables, herbs * maintain through season * harvest * assist in material preparation for gardening programs
It doesn't require a lot of time or energy to pack food for a family, prepare nutritious after school snacks, or help a child learn to read but it does require a lot of heart. Volunteer opportunities range from program support to assisting with a special fundraising event to simply helping people feel valued and cared for in a time of need.