I’m dead serious, I consider workshops to be wonderful opportunities offered by volunteer organizations. You are to able learn and become engaged in very exciting and productive topics that usually raise the awareness of global issues. These presentations have been very useful to me in the past, touching upon the issues of racism, bullying, becoming a mentor, environmental leadership…
It seems that natural disasters are just taking over the headlines – what with the devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, the flood in the Philippines and now the recent floods in Pakistan, the world needs a little help to get back up onto its feet. Some of that help was raised on Sept. 12,…
In Sept. 19, I volunteered for the Terry Fox Run. The volunteer meeting was at 8:15 a.m. in front of the YMCA located on 101 3 St SW, so I woke up early in the morning. The weather was really bad – it was raining and freezing, but the runners were warming up regardless. The volunteers’…
TD Tree Days is officially in full swing. Organized by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, thousands of TD employees and everyday Canadians celebrate environmental awareness and action through a symbolic one day program. The idea is simple: holes are dug up at various parks throughout Canada and enthusiastic individuals work hard to fill…
“Never, never, never give up“ -Winston Churchill. YAA: Despite only having attended Lester B Pearson High School for five months, Daynia Nelson has caused a noticeable ripple in Pearson’s fine arts program, being actively involved in the choir and drama program. This happy-go-lucky youth with unyielding and compassionate enthusiasm makes even the most dour youths…
Want to help recognize some of the most amazing youth in Calgary? Do you like learning about event planning and marketing? Youth Central (formerly Child and Youth Friendly Calgary) is currently recruiting for the ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards Steering Committee 2010! The ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) recognize youth, 13 – 18 years…
With the ongoing genocide in Darfur, many people are stepping up to raise awareness and money to help support the victims of this horrible massacre. Reprinted from the Scarlett Fever, here’s an interview with a member of a student-led group from Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School that plans to bring about a big change. Scarlett…
Do you love kids? How about seniors? The Calgary Public Library is providing an amazing volunteer opportunity to connect with both generations this fall. Be a cyber-coach and share your tech knowledge with an older adult in CyberSeniors Connect, or help a younger child improve their skills in Computer Buddies. Either way, you’ll work one-on-one…
Two weeks ago, my very last meeting for the summer Youth Volunteer Corps steering committee ended! With our very small group of no more than 3-4 volunteers meeting at a time, this year’s summer YVC meetings were dedicated to organizing a major project for next year’s YVC’s steering committee, Empty Bowls 2010/2011. Empty Bowls is a project…
This is Part 2 of the Awesome Youth in Profile: Erica Ho, Unstoppable Believer. Part 1 can be read here. YAA: Provide some advice, about life in general or about high school or about discovery of one’s self. Erica: One of the most regretful experiences of my life so far was not doing something. So my advice…
This incredible triple threat performer allows the creative genius of art, music and life to influence and guide her wholehearted passions for the fine arts to incredible heights. However, this doesn’t prevent this realistic dreamer from compulsively volunteering her time to many things, be it animals, people (young and old) or the environment. I’m extremely proud…
GlobalFest 2010 will be an explosive fireworks festival that will bring different countries together to compete against each other to produce a huge and spectacular display of fireworks! Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain will compete this year to try to produce the grandest choreographed display of fireworks, with an extra element- the compulsory musical piece,…
The summer is halfway over, and most people are looking for something to do. Why not go out and volunteer? It looks great on the resume, you get to meet new people, and there’s always food or t-shirts or something for volunteers! Click here and find all of the cool projects CYFC has for volunteers…
I received this e-mail from the Calgary Urban Agriculture group and wanted to pass it along: “The Calgary Food Policy Council invites you to the 2nd annual Calgary Food Policy Council Downtown Community Garden Planting Days! Help us to transform four planter boxes on Barclay Parade into beautiful and productive urban gardens full of vegetables…
Slovenly dressed men, with grizzled breads and a foul disposition, glowering eyes and haphazardly dressed women with fearful temperaments- who are these stereotypical individuals that I am describing? Unfortunately, for many Calgarians, these are the pre-conceived images and notions of the homeless and needy population that overwhelm our streets, due to the distressing income disparity…