Congratulations goes to these outstanding volunteers for contributing the most hours to the Calgary community in June 2011! Kevin Yoo: 40.5 hours David Hall: 31.5 hours Gozal Farrokh: 18.5 hours Alexis Fong: 16.5 hours Michael Copeland: 16 hours Bill Tran & Nico Mah: 13 hours Curtis Chat: 12.5 hours Julie Kim: 12.25 hours Sanket Mittal…
This weekend, I volunteered with Youth Volunteer Corps for two amazing projects. First, I helped with building a playground at Prominence Park at Patterson (no alliteration intended) and second, I helped with the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer at Spruce Meadows. I must say, these two projects were probably the most laborious and tiresome projects…
It was on a small pin that I intently focused my churning emotions of joy: the powerful and uplifting emblem of the Red Cross.
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I hope that by now we’ve pretty much decided on how to spend the summer. Some of us will be working, some travelling, some just hanging out and seeing their friends, and some going to summer school (sadly, I am one of those people). But if you still have no idea, have no fear! There…
Now that the school year is coming to an end for youth volunteers all around the city, it’s time to start planning how to spend these next two lazy months. Many students are booked up with vacations and summer jobs, but the nicer weather doesn’t mean that volunteer opportunities are slowing down. Those who volunteer…
May was a big month for Youth Central, with volunteers pulling in as many as 32 hours of volunteering. We <3 our volunteers! 🙂 1. Kevin Yoo: 32 hours 2. David Hall: 28.5 hours 3. Curtis Chat: 20 hours 4. Jacky Liang: 18.25 hours 5. Andrew Hoang: 17.75 hours 6. Eric Kuan: 16.75 hours 7.…
Recently, I went to Cardel Place on Youth Night. Youth Night is especially a fun night at the Cardel Place, since there a lot of activities to do and this event attracts a large group of youth almost every week. The end of the month is even more entertaining at Cardel Place due to a…
The Advocacy award finalists, From left to right: Myself, Tori Stosky, Connor Johnson and Loraleigh Kovacik from Rogers I love the Red Cross and all the volunteer work I do for the Red Cross, because volunteering has helped me realized that “the smallest act of kindness is never wasted.” The feeling I get when someone…
We’ve compiled the hours of Youth Central volunteers for the month and come up with 10 outstanding volunteers! Here are the top 10 volunteers for the month of April 2011. 1. Kevin Yoo – 26 hours 2. David Hall – 13.75 hours 3. Curtis Chat – 9.5 hours 4. Derek Choi – 9 hours 5.…
Join Teens all over Calgary at the Village Square Library as teens take the stage! It’s not what you’d expect at a library. There will be many games and events for you to enjoy! Who: Teens ages 13-17 What: Teen Takeover where teens take the centre stage and participate in events and games for free!…
Youth Week Calgary 2011 is well underway, and there have been some fantastic stuff going on. I personally am pumped for the Wire Structure Jewelry Workshop I’m attending this Friday (There’s still room – you should come too!) but for the past few days, I’ve been participating in an event constantly: Impact Society’s HEROES T-Shirt…
Suzanne Alexander is known at Bishop Carroll as a yearbook photographer and general school club enthusiast. She’s also a member of the Bishop Carroll Youth for Justice club, the school spirit club (Casey Council), the girls’ rugby team, and the drama productions. YAA: What’s it like being a yearbook photographer? I saw you get right…
Free on the 29th of April? Want to discover new opportunities and new people in your community? Why not head down to the Boys and Girls Club and participate in the Youth Block Party and Resources Fair for Teens and Adults, as part of Youth Week? In its third year, the Youth Block Party aims…
As part of Youth Week, the Youth Volunteer Corps South will be making lunches to donate to the Inn from the Cold Family Shelter on Wednesday, April 20. The best part is that they will be accepting food donations for Inn from the Cold as well! If you would like to donate food, drop it…