What I Didn’t Know Then; What I Do Know Now

“I can only play piano with my right arm today because I can’t move my left arm; there are tumors pressing on the nerves there. Don’t worry though, I’ll show you a song we can play together. Do you know Heart & Soul?” 

I did know Heart & Soul. 

What I didn’t know at the time was how much moments like these would shape my life forever. Before I began working with children with cancer and other serious illnesses, I didn’t know that some of the strongest people I’d ever meet.....

           -- Alisha D'souza (Member, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

• New Brunswick Enviromental Network is offering Youth-led Gardening and Biodiversity Projects is for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, 16-26 in the Greater Saint John area interested in gardening, food security, and climate change. Contact Jordan. Due April 4th, 2024
• Seton Community Complex Youth Center April schedule is here. Check out the calendar here.
• Apathy is Boring is calling young changemakers in BC to join their Net Zero You(th) workshops.
• YMCA is accepting applications from youth 12-17 to participate in Youth Exchanges Canada (YEC). 
• 4-H Canada is offering post-secondary scholarships to empower youth in shaping their futures. Scholarship opportunities available in agriculture, community development, STEM, and more. Learn more.
• Junior Achievement success skills webinar series is designed to empower youth for grades 8-12. On-demand webinars can be viewed independently here.
• Experiences Canada is offering perspectives on allyship. Explore the different podcast topics here.
• IRAP's Youth Employment Program (YEP) offers up to $30,000 in grant funding per graduate. Apply here.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING 

Mental Health Works is offering a free workplace mental health program called Your Health Space to support health care organizations in addressing staff burnout and promoting psychological health. Email here to register

The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) is offering free online courses to help front line settlement workers build skills and capacity to better serve newcomers to Ontario. Check out programs here.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Indigenous Youth Roots offer The Youth and Community Wellness Grants, supported by Manulife ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 to Indigenous youth-led initiatives. Deadline to apply May 2, 2024.

Latincouver in partnership with The Social Impact Grant for Youth Program funded by Canada Corps Service is offering $5,000 grant to increase youth social participation in service projects. Deadline to Sep 27, 2024. Learn more.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Girl Guides of Canada is looking for volunteers interested in creating a better world for young girls. APPLY! 
• Join Jack.org and help change the culture around mental health. Learn more.
• LiveDifferent is looking for young leaders who are looking to explore Canada, oversee youth program, create meaningful impact and have fun! Learn more.