Search results for: “Volunteer Opportunities”
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Apply to be a volunteer mentor with UNYA’s Kinnections Program
A little bit about UNYA and our Kinnections Program Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives, and strive to provide youth with programs…
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Apply to be a volunteer mentor with UNYA’s Mentorship Program
A little bit about UNYA and our Mentorship Program: Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives, and strive to provide youth with programs…
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Community Support & Impact Intern
Twelve-Month Paid Internship Opportunity UNYA is looking for an outgoing, organized, and professional individual with exceptional communication skills to join our Community Support team. As the Community Support & Impact Intern you’ll often be one of the first people community members, donors, volunteers, businesses, and partners connect with when reaching out to UNYA. You’ll help…
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Overly Creative Minds (OCM) Youth Leader (8 weeks, full-time)
This position is 35 hours per week, and regular hours will be Monday – Thursday 12pm – 7pm or 1pm – 8pm, and Friday 9am – 4pm or 10am – 5pm. Highlights of this opportunity: UNYA has a full-time employment opportunity (8-week term position) for a Youth Leader in our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) program.…
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Mentorship
BECOME A MENTOR. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Looking to make a difference? UNYA offers two volunteer mentorship opportunities that connect Indigenous youth with supportive, consistent role models: the Mentorship Program (ages 12–15) and Kinnections Program (ages 16–18). As a mentor, you’ll spend 2–4 hours each week with a young person for at least one year—building trust,…
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Director of Youth Engagement
Highlights of this opportunity:As a member of the Senior Leadership team at UNYA the Director of Youth Engagement is responsible for the overall planning and delivery of a portfolio of programs, services, and support that UNYA offers to Indigenous youth. The position provides effective leadership, and strategic direction, and support to a team of staff that are…
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Aboriginal Youth First (AYF) Sports & Rec Program Manager
Highlights of this opportunity: AYF provides a wide variety of sports and recreation opportunities for Indigenous youth ages 11-24 years, particularly those who are not currently active or involved in sports and recreation. Through a broad range of activities and workshops, AYF’s goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and foster leadership, life skills, and strong…
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Work with Us
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Together with over 100 staff, and more than 175 volunteers and 300 community partners, UNYA delivers 22 culturally-responsive, prevention-focused proAt UNYA, you’ll do more than just build a career — you’ll be part of a community. Our team is dedicated to creating safe spaces, strong connections, and brighter futures for Indigenous youth. We believe in…
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Chantal
Chantal began volunteering at UNYA in September of 2014. Her journey at UNYA began with our Mentorship Program. UNYA’s Mentorship Program is for Indigenous youth ages 12 to 15. Indigenous youth who are seeking support, advice, and guidance are matched with volunteer mentors from the community. When she applied, we knew Chantal would be a…
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Jack
Talented musician and MC extraordinaire, Jack’s began sharing his gifts and honing his skills through UNYA’s Overly Creative Minds (OCM) Program in 2011. He originally connected with UNYA for a job search, but once he found the music program, he was hooked. Since then, he has used opportunities not only to continue to grow, but…