Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Out Of The Rain Youth Shelter
Out Of The Rain Youth Shelter is looking for volunteers from October 15th - April 15th. They are in need of volunteer meal providers and shelter helpers. Volunteer meal providers cook dinner once a month for up to 30 youth. Shelter helpers help set up and serve food,...
The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed is recruiting volunteers on an ongoing basis to help at their Food Security Distribution Centre and the Mustard Seed Market. Volunteers are encouraged to apply as an individual or group (corporate teams are welcome and encouraged). Location: Victoria...
Thrifty Foods’ Sendial Volunteer Shopping Program
Thrifty Foods' Sendial Volunteer Shopping Program is a volunteer-run program that does the shopping for customers who cannot independently shop. They are seeking volunteer shoppers at the Admirals Walk Thrifty Foods' location on Wednesday mornings. Location: Victoria...
Stigma-Free Society
This website serves as a Covid-19 Wellness Toolkit to support the mental health of Youth (Grades 4-6) and Teens (Grades 7-12). It includes stigma-free stories, resources, activities, live events. Website: https://www.stigmafreetoolkit.com/
Biology Simulations
Biology Simulations is a free website that helps students learn about biology and practice data analysis skills. Additional resources like worksheets are also available. Website: https://www.biologysimulations.com/
Storyline Online
Storyline Online is a free children's literacy website. It has videos of celebrities reading children's books with illustrations. Each book features a free supplemental curriculum that has been developed by an elementary school educator. Website:...
Snoopy lesson plans
A popular childhood comic strip character, Snoopy, has released free printable lesson plans for students age 4-13. They are available in 11 different languages and cover topics in STEM, Language Arts and Social Studies....
Sheppard Software
Sheppardsoftware.com is a free educational games website for elementary school students. There are games covering basic school subjects like chemistry and history, to more specific subjects like nutrition and animal diets. Website: https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
New Beginnings Young Parent Program
New Beginnings offers resources for both mothers and fathers in Abbotsford. This is a part-time or full-time program that helps young parents upgrade or complete their high school education with the addition of childcare services, and courses for parenting and...