U+ Community

For Thadseja, UT LAUNCH was a meaningful full-circle experience. As a Marketing Coordinator and Teaching Assistant at U+, she had the opportunity to represent the organization at the same event she once attended as a UTSC student. A year earlier, Thadseja remembered walking into UT LAUNCH feeling intimidated by the employers and students around her. One of the tables she visited was U+, where she met the people she would later work with. Reflecting on the experience, she shared, “Now being on...

Ogechukwu Ibelo, a Brand Ambassador from Calgary, is beginning her volunteer journey with U+ with a strong focus on learning, growth, and community impact. She is currently studying at Saint Mary’s High School. Reflecting on her experience, Ogechukwu shared, “Volunteering with U+ has been a truly rewarding and enriching experience.” She appreciated the supportive training process and the opportunity to strengthen both her digital and leadership skills. Through the mandatory training,...

April 24, 2026 On April 24, 2026, U+ hosted our Volunteer Connect Networking Session, bringing together over 10 attendees from different communities to learn more about volunteer opportunities, summer job roles, and ways to get involved with U+. Participants joined from a wide range of cities, including Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Vaughan, Mississauga, Toronto, and Ottawa. This strong turnout showed that interest in U+ opportunities continues to grow beyond York Region, reaching youth and...