U+ Youth Volunteer Connects Program is funded by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 12 - 30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. Learn more at www.canada.ca/en/services/youth/canada-service-corps.html
How Does It Work?
Steps To Our Volunteer Program
Inform youth advisor upon training completion
4. Inform Your Advisor
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Slack Communication Channel
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Skill Development Plans (SDPs)
2. Meet Your Advisor
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Matched with placement supervisor
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Complete your volunteer hours
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New work opportunities along the way!
5. Volunteer
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In Person Orientation
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Virtual Training
3. Training
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Meet with youth advisor
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Discuss Skill Development Plan
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More opportunities!
6. Advisor Follow-Up
Get Free Perks
Free Networking Opportunities and Access to Volunteer Conferences
Monthly free networking events allow you to enjoy a free lunch from Starbucks or Tim Hortons while making new friends. You are invited to the annual volunteer conferences and fairs!
Free 1:1 Training Programs and Free Personalized Skill Development Plans
Youth Advisors provide you with access to resources such as free books, training materials and 1:1 coaching. We also have SDPs (Skill Development Plans) which will allow you to improve skills for future careers!
What's In It For You?
Build Skills In...
Leadership
Build leadership skills in practical environments!
Upcoming Opportunities...
Networking Events
Attend our networking events to meet professionals and peers in your field
Upcoming Networking Events
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Youth Networking: Volunteer Q&A
Have volunteering questions? Our Q&A session is a one-stop shop to get all the answers!
Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Unit 4, 205 Torbay Road, Markham, ON L3R 1G6
Cost: Free
Build your network, meet new people, connect with peers and mentors, and earn volunteer hours.
RSVP to reserve your spot!
Our Impact
100+ Communities Served
38,500 + Volunteering Hours
20+ Community Partners
300+ Youth Served
50+ Networking Opportunities
U+ Volunteer Connect Excellence
Ready For A Placement?
Discover A Placement For You!
Are You Eligible?
Age
Anyone 12-30
Location
Greater Toronto Area & York Region
Cost
FREE
Placements
Flexible
In-Person & Virtual
Community Partners
