Youth Engagement
United Ways across Canada have been noticing that historically people who are involved with the organization are from the Baby Boom generation. We recognize that in order for United Way to stay relevant, connected and current with all of the people we are serving and working with, we must find new and innovative ways of engaging our youth today. These youth are the leaders of tomorrow.
In 2007, we formed a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) made up of local youth. Together in 2010, we are continuing the work from previous years with two initiatives centered on recognizing, inspiring, and supporting youth (18-24 years) who are looking for opportunities to make positive contributions to their community.
Youth Initiative Grants were created to support projects developed by youth, for youth. Youth, together with a community partner, can apply for funding to lead a project in their community that will benefit their peers. Applications for projects will be accepted year-round. YAC members will be allocating funds from the United Way campaign to support these local youth projects. Click here to see the 2009 funded projects.
Our Youth Day of Caring project will allow youth to share their skills and talents, while providing service to a not-for-profit organization for a day. YAC members are busy organizing the 2nd Annual City-Wide United Way Youth Day of Caring during BC Youth Week - May 1st - 7th, 2010. Click here to see an article from the Kamloops Daily News about this year's Youth Day of Caring.
Email youth@unitedwaytnc.ca to apply for Youth Initiative Grants or to participate in the Youth Day of Caring.
