Abbotsford Youth Commission – Youth Council
(604) 854-8785
Develop leadership skills, meet new friends, plan events for youth and make a difference in your community. Applications open in the spring of each year.
Grades: 10 – 12
Contact: info@abbyyouth.com
Abbotsford Youth Commission –Youth Centre Leadership Team (YCLT)
(604) 854-8785
This is a program for youth ages 12 – 18 who want to have a say in what happens in our youth centres and to get involved with the Youth Commission. Youth will meet each week to learn leadership skills and be a part of something great!
Ages: 12 – 18
Meeting Times: Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM @ ARC and MRC Youth Centres
Contact: info@abbyyouth.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Teen Mentoring
(604) 852-3331
The Teen Mentoring program at Big Brothers Big Sisters matches teen volunteers with children in middle school. This program is for teens from community high schools looking to make a difference while earning volunteer hours for graduation requirements.
Grades: 10 – 12
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Website: www.mentoringworks.ca
Friendships Across Cultures
(604) 859-7544 ext. 225
The Friendships Across Cultures Program matches Canadian youth with new immigrant youth to facilitate understanding, provide orientation to Canadian society and build feelings of connectedness.
Grades: 6 – 12
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm