Kinnections Mentorship Program
Supporting Indigenous Youth Ages 16–18
Guidance for youth stepping into independence.
Your role
- Support older teens with life transitions: school, work, housing, budgeting, goal-setting
- Help them set goals, build independence, and gain life skills
- Plan community-based, self-directed activities together
Training & support
- Thorough screening and onboarding
- Ongoing training: cultural awareness, conflict resolution, online safety, mental health, healthy boundaries, life-skills coaching
- Consistent guidance from the Kinnections Program Manager and Youth Care Counsellor
How to apply
Complete the Kinnections Volunteer Application Form and send it, along with a cover letter and resume, to [email protected].
Download Kinnections Volunteer Application (PDF) →
Ready to get Started?
How to Connect with the KINNECTIONS 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 @Kinnections UNYA
Instagram @unya_kinnections
Find us at
1618 E Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V5L 1S6
Contact
Sopheary Chea
Kinnections Program Manager
604.329.8249
Samantha George
Youth and Volunteer Navigator – Mentorship and Kinnections
604.868.0890
