Supporting Indigenous Youth Ages 12–15
Early guidance, encouragement, and fun—rooted in culture and community.
Your role
- Encourage exploration and model positive behaviours
- Support younger teens in building confidence and making good choices
- Plan activities together (with staff guidance)
Training & support
- Comprehensive screening and onboarding
- Ongoing training: cultural awareness, healthy boundaries, conflict resolution, life-skills coaching, mental health, substance use, and prevention of sexual exploitation
- Regular check-ins and support from UNYA staff
How to apply
Complete the Mentorship Volunteer Application Form and send it, along with a cover letter and resume, to [email protected].
Download Mentorship Volunteer Application Form (PDF) →
How to Connect with the MENTORSHIP Team!
Interested in becoming a VOLUNTEER MENTOR?
Contact the Program Manager during office hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Our Youth and Volunteer Navigator is available for youth and mentors enrolled in the program:
Monday – Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM and
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Follow us on all our socials
for upcoming events, programming, and ways to get involved.
Facebook @Mentorship UNYA
Instagram @unyamentorship
Find us at
1618 E Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V5L 1S6
Contact
Nicole Burton
Mentorship Program Manager
604-868-0632
Samantha George
Youth and Volunteer Navigator – Mentorship and Kinnections
604.868.0890
