event/session

    Event Type
        Other Events

    Event Start
        July 19, 2020
        12:00 am

    Event End
        July 19, 2020
        1:00 am

Description

Are you interested in applying to the Canada Student Service Grant of $5000? Are you passionate about giving back to your community during COVID-19? If so, SIYSCorps is looking for Youth Ambassadors who would like to volunteer their time and use their creativity to develop a community service project. To date we have had over 15 community service projects created by Surrey youth!

As a SIYSCorps Youth Ambassador you have the opportunity to:

· Get assistance in applying for “I WANT TO HELP PLATFORM” to receive a grant of $5000

· Receive a micro-grant of $1500 to create your own community service project

· Gain valuable experience and make a positive impact in your community

· Receive a minimum of 120 volunteer hours

· A certificate of completion upon volunteering and a reference letter

· Access to a wide-range of volunteer opportunities

· Resume-building and Interview Skills support

· Connect and network with experienced speakers from the community

We are always looking for passionate changemakers in the community to take the initiative while giving back to their community with other young Canadians.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, the SIYSCorps team is hosting a free virtual info session on Saturday July 18, 2020 from 11 am- 12 pm Please email siyscorps@pics.bc.ca by 12 pm on Friday July 17, 2020 to confirm your attendance and receive link in order to access Info session.