Youth Thrive Volunteer Program - National - Cohort 2
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Program scope
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teamwork civic engagement leadership problem solving critical thinking event management administrative functionsRiipen and The Career Foundation have partnered to connect skilled, motivated youth volunteers with local nonprofits. Through this initiative, non-profits gain valuable support from volunteers eager to contribute their time and talents during flexible 90-hour placements — helping organizations amplify their impact and advance their mission
Participants are coming directly from The Career Foundation’s Youth Thrive program. The Youth Thrive Program under the Canada Service Corps (CSC) is dedicated to creating, promoting, and facilitating access to volunteer service opportunities that are meaningful to youth.
For the National Program all non-profit partners must come from one of the following provinces within Canada:
- Ontario (Outside GTA)
- Nova Scotia
- Alberta
- British Columbia
Please utilize our Regional Program if you are in the following GTA locations:
- Toronto proper
- Etobicoke
- North York
- Scarborough
Volunteers
Partnering with the Canada Service Corps (CSC) as a placement host organization offers numerous benefits that can help your non-profit thrive while making a significant impact on youth and communities across Canada.
Each placement will be a minimum of 90hrs per volunteer and a minimum of three months long, with flexibility to extend that timeline. You may be able to complete multiple short-term projects within this time frame or one longer and more comprehensive project. The TCF team will help you determine what is best for your needs during your introductory meeting.
Benefits of Becoming a CSC Host Organization:
- Expand Your Reach: Engage with a diverse network of youth volunteers eager to contribute to your mission. This can help you reach new audiences and expand your impact
- Enhance Organizational Capacity: Gain additional resources and support through CSC’s network, allowing you to take on larger projects and initiatives that might otherwise be beyond your capacity
- Foster Community Engagement: Strengthen your ties with the community by involving local youth in your projects. This not only benefits the community but also helps build a culture of service and civic engagement
- Develop Future Leaders: Play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of leaders by providing them with valuable skills and experiences. Your organization can help youth develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
If you have questions, please email us at tcf@riipen.com.
Project examples
Requirements
Projects will vary depending on the needs of the organization. Placements should be approximately 90 hours in length per participant and are to be completed over 3-6 months. This cohort takes place between July 28th, 2025, and Jan 31, 2026. Each project should require the contributions of 2-6 participants, totalling up to 540 hours throughout the placement. You may be able to complete multiple smaller projects, or one larger project, within this time frame. Please use the provided template to begin your journey with the Youth Thrive Program and get guided support
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this program:
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