Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Cancer DriveLine Society
The Cancer DriveLine Society provides ride services to people who need transportation to and from cancer-related services and appointments. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and offers services to anyone living on Southern Vancouver Island. You can sign...
UVic Centre for Academic Communication
This resource offers free one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve academic writing for assignments. Whether you need help with getting started on your work, understanding the instructions, or simply need to refine your draft, the CAC is here to help. They now provide...
UVic Distance Learning and Research
The Distance and Learning Research is a free resource at UVic that is designed to help students who are attending school from a distance. They aim to provide services for distance students with the information needed to succeed in their courses, including the...
Coursera
This platform offers tons of free university developed courses online for students. Coursera is a flexible and affordable option that allows for skill mastering, in-depth learning and progress towards goal achievement. Offered topics include Personal Development,...
Provincial Tuition Waiver Program
The Provincial Tuition Waiver Program supports B.C. students who are former youth in care who are attending either full-time or part-time studies at a B.C. public post-secondary institution, Native Education College or one of 10 eligible union trades training centres....
Indigenous Education and Community Connections
Located on Camosun College campus, their goal is to support Indigenous students by offering specific support programs and services, as well as links between Camosun College, students, local Indigenous organizations and First Nations communities. Indigenous Advisors...
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is an online resource that provides information on the ever-changing digital world and how to keep youth safe online. Not only do they focus on the prevention of child victimization, but they are also determined to reduce child...
Community Adult Mentoring and Support
The John Howard Society of Victoria is looking for adult mentors to provide one-on-one support to offenders who are slowly reintegrating into society after serving time in a federal institute. During this one-year commitment, volunteers will assist with grocery...
Youth 20/20 CAN
Volunteer to explore a variety of issues in our community as a team and work together with organizations to address these challenges. Team members are encouraged to research and plan activities that they are passionate about to help Victoria’s vulnerable population...