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IYSCorps & IYMSCorps Youth Volunteering Programs
November 7, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until December 7, 2023
Are you a motivated individual between the ages of 15 and 29, eager to boost your professional skills, foster personal development, and play a vital role in shaping Canada’s future? We have an amazing opportunity just for you! The PICS Society presents TWO dynamic youth-led programs with a focus on empowering young individuals with the fundamental skills for workplace success and fostering active civic participation.
About the IYSCorps & IYMSCorps Programs:
The Intercultural Youth Service Corps (IYSCorps) Program is a FREE 17 week program that allows youth living in British Columbia to enhance their skills and gain access to more career opportunities and promote civic engagement. It is a community needs-driven, skills enhancement, and volunteer program that adopts an all-encompassing approach to empower youth throughout BC, offering a diverse array of enriching activities.
We are currently actively recruiting for our upcoming November and December Cohorts. Our next cohort starts on November 7th, 2023.
The program begins with a 5-week essential skills training phase, which covers a wide range of valuable skills, including resume writing, financial literacy, stress and time management, leadership and project management, public speaking, and more. Some workshops are facilitated by inspirational guest speakers who are experts in their field.
Following this initial training, participants can choose between personalized volunteer placements or involvement in community-driven projects. Those opting for the latter will receive a microgrant of $1,000 from the Government of Canada to support their projects, which aligns with one of five key themes:
– Reconciliation
– Building an Inclusive Canada
– Environment
– Promoting Civic and Democratic Engagement
– Innovation
Additional program benefits include:
– Complimentary Coursera subscription
– Transportation support in the form of free bus passes
– Additional support for living expenses
– A Certificate of Completion and Reference Letters
– The opportunity to accumulate 120 volunteer hours
Alternatively, if students do not want to participate in the initial 5-week skills training period, they can participate in the Intercultural Youth Microgrant Services Corps (IYMSCorps) program instead. In this program, they would receive a larger microgrant of up to $3000 towards a community driven project, are not required to complete the skills training, but would still be honoured the 120 hours of volunteering. You can compare the two programs by following the link: https://youthservicecorps.ca/faq/
About PICS
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society is a registered non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1987. PICS Society provides a broad spectrum of programs and services which includes Employment Programs, Settlement Services, Language Services, Social Programs and Housing Services. Our services assist new immigrants, seniors, farm workers, women and youth.
Our Mission
To promote harmony and intercultural understanding for the purpose of building a more inclusive and mutually respectful society.
Our Vision
To build a healthy and just society which values and respects all cultures.
For a comprehensive list of our partners, funders, and associates, please see the link: https://pics.bc.ca/partners-associates-funders/
Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out. If you require any additional information about the program, please refer to the link: https://youthservicecorps.ca/
Register Now! https://youthservicecorps.ca/register/
