Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Youth Empowerment Society (YES)
The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES) offers services for youth and their family or caregivers throughout the CRD. Volunteers help in all facets of the society including fundraisers, supplying meals for the Alliance club and assisting in individual programs....
Out of the Rain Youth Shelter
Shelter is available for 15-25 year olds from Monday to Sunday. Check in is 9pm, check out is 8am. There are 30 spaces available. Pets are allowed. It will close April 16, 2021 and open again October 15, 2021. Location: 1450 Elford Street, Victoria Contact:...
My Pain Toolkit
This resource is for everyone that deals with chronic pain, but young people especially. The 20-page document has strategies for managing acute or persistent pain, as well as resources and personal accounts from other youth. More information:...
BoosterBuddy the app
BoosterBuddy is a free mobile app designed by Island Health for youth. It is designed to help users keep on top of their mental and physical health by scheduling routine reminders, providing encouragement, and giving prompts to self-check and use effective coping when...
Media Smarts for Digital Literacy
Media Smarts is an online educator tool for teachers, parents, and youth about digital skills and internet safety. There are games and e-tutorials as well as guides for talking to different age groups about responsible media use. Website: https://mediasmarts.ca/
Scarleteen
Scarleteen is a platform to educate youth and emerging adults about sexuality, health, and relationships. This online platform offers multiple ranges of resources from books, to message boards, and live chats to encourage seeking knowledge....
BC Community Alliance
The BC Community Alliance is a research and advocacy organization with the mission of understanding and combatting systemic inequality due to anti-black racism. They need support in conducting research, connecting with other organizations, and develop teaching tools....
KPU University 101 book
Kwantlen Polytechnic University has created a book called University 101: Study, Strategize and Succeed. It is free to download. This book will help students create a solid foundation for university. It talks about proven study strategies, setting goals and has...
Virginia Tech. Improving Test Performance Workshop
Virginia Polytechnic University has created an online workshop to help students improve their test performance. It is free and self paced. It includes modules on taking notes, time management and self testing....