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 below to get on our volunteer mailing list.
✅ 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.

How to Join

Fill out the form below and we will add you to our email list. Opportunities go out to youth throughout the month, so keep an eye on your inbox!

Volunteer with the AYC

Soup with Seniors Volunteering

Date: Friday February 6^th,

Time: 2:30PM - 6:00PM

Location: Matsqui Recreation Centre (Seniors Centre)

Cost: $10 / person. – complete the whole event and receive a $10 gift card.

Ages: 12-18

Come volunteer with the AYC at our Soup with Seniors Event. The AYC is hosting a meal with the 55+ group at the MRC Seniors Centre. Volunteers will get the wonderful opportunity to help prepare a meal, serve soup, and connect with the 55+ group throughout this intergenerational event. Come gain volunteer hours in a supportive, inclusive environment and help make a positive difference in your community!

There will be a short volunteer training before the event, followed by event set up, dinner and clean-up.

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For Organizations

Involved is a youth volunteer database designed to help youth get involved in volunteer opportunities in Abbotsford. Youth are sent emails containing all the details of volunteer events. Volunteer positions may be a one-time event or may be an ongoing volunteer opportunity.

How it works:

We collect basic information from youth wishing to volunteer and add them to our extensive database.
We connect with community organizations and gather information on available volunteer opportunities.
We send the opportunities to the youth on our database and have them contact you directly.
You take it from there!

How to join:

Fill out our organization sign up form. Someone from the AYC will be in touch to discuss your volunteer needs.

The Abbotsford Youth Commission would like to gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation for the Involved program.