Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Volunteer With BGC South Vancouver Island
BGC South Vancouver Island has a number of open volunteer positions listed on their website including spring break camps, Pro-D days, and after school care. If you like working and hanging out with children and youth, volunteering with BGC is the right place for you!...
Volunteer With Panorama Recreation (CRD)
Panorama Recreation is always looking for new volunteers of all ages in the Victoria CRD community. Volunteer options are endless ranging from birthday party organizers to day camps to cooking/art programs to even swimming lessons! The only requirement is that you...
Ukrainian Support for UVic Students
There are multiple resources available to UVic students on the UVSS website in response to the war in Ukraine. Resources include groceries, mental health support, and political organizing. For more information about these resources please click the link below....
War on Ukraine: Resources to Support Children & Adolescents
Linked below is a website that outlines multiple resources for parents and other forms of support for children and adolescents during the war on Ukraine. Resources include educational links that include: talking to children during this time, understanding refugee...
B.C. access grant for deaf students
This grant helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students with the additional costs incurred while attending specialized post-secondary institutions where the curriculum is delivered in American Sign Language. If you would like to learn more follow the link below....
Free Income Tax Assistance with the James Bay Community Project
The James Bay Community Project offers a free drop-off and pick-up tax clinic for people who need help filling out their simple tax returns. There is an eligibility requirement that requires individuals who use this service to have a maximum income of 35,000 dollars...
10 Amazing Meals under $15 in Victoria
Chek News has released an article highlighting 10 of the best inexpensive meals in Victoria. These options are great for students who are on a budget but want to go out to eat with their friends! Website:...
SHIFT (YES)
SHIFT is a group organized by the Youth Empowerment Society to support transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender diverse youth ages 13-19. SHIFT meets twice a month and registration information can be found on the website linked below. Contact: 250-361-3923 or...
Queer Cafe
Queer Cafe is an online event that happens on Wednesdays every week that includes a mix of activities, discussion, games, workshops and more! Anyone ages 14-19 who identify as LGBTQ2IA+ can register through the website linked below. Contact: info@foundrybc.ca...