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.“Hey, I need volunteer hours to graduate… oh, and they’re due Friday. Can you help?”

We get these sorts of questions all the time – while we can’t work magic with last minute deadlines, we can help youth find great volunteer opportunities around Abbotsford.

Just as often as we get students or parents looking for volunteer hours, we also get messages from nonprofits looking for youth volunteers. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new leadership and volunteering program called Involved.

What is Involved?

Involved is a program that connects youth with meaningful volunteer experiences, volunteer trainings, and leadership opportunities, and connects nonprofits with a database of youth looking for volunteer hours.

Thanks to the incredible support of the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation, Involved is able to be so much more than a database and an email list. From volunteer trainings to guided volunteer experiences, Involved’s goal is to intentionally create community and encourage collaboration between nonprofits and youth in Abbotsford.

How It Works:

✅ Sign Up – Youth 12-18 can Register at abbyyouth.com/involved to get on our volunteer mailing list (If you’re an organization looking for volunteers, visit abbyyouth.com/involved-org)
✅ Get Opportunities – We collect volunteer openings from nonprofits and send them straight to your inbox.
✅ Go Make a Difference! – Pick an opportunity, connect with the organization, and start volunteering.

Opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing opportunities, and even some guided volunteer events. During these events, our youth workers will take a group of up to 30 youth to a volunteer experience and help facilitate their experience – this will be especially great for younger youth or youth who have never volunteered before.

So, whether you’re a student looking for hours (hopefully before they’re due) or a nonprofit in need of volunteers, Involved has your back. Sign up today and help make a positive difference on Abbotsford!

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