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Volunteer Work: How Giving Back Can Benefit Your Future
Learn about the advantages of volunteering and how to get started Many youth in Ontario may have volunteered in high school to obtain their mandated graduation hours. However, volunteering can be more than just fulfilling a requirement. It is about helping others and can also serve as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. Engaging in community service can develop essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, and time management, which are highly valued by employers. Volunteering offers unique networking opportunities, allowing individuals to connect with like-minded peers and professionals in their field of interest. Discover more about how volunteering can contribute to your future success. Personal Advantages Volunteering provides…
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Youth Mind highlights A Tin A Day
A Tin A Day strives to make mental health resources accessible to everyone Photo provided by Christine W. A message from the founder A Tin A Day’s story My name is Christine, and I am a social work student at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. I grew up in a low-income family and struggled with my mental health. I could not gain support due to financial barriers. I started volunteering as soon as I could drive! I discovered my love for creating community, building relationships, and constructing a positive impact within my city. One early morning at one o’clock, my ADHD brain could not go to sleep. I had an…
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Youth Mind highlights youth initiatives: Philemon Wright High School’s Peer Support Group
Featuring Academic Counsellor Katie Clow and Philemon Wright High School’s Peer Support Group A message from Katie Clow on Philemon Wright High School’s Peer Support Group My name is Katie Clow and I am an Academic Counsellor at Philemon Wright High School, in Gatineau, Quebec. At the beginning of the school year, students were invited to participate in a Stone Circle through Mindshift. During these conversations with youth from across North America, my students identified a common theme: having a space to come together and support each other. And thus, our Peer Support Group was born. In partnership with Connexions Resource Center, a local non-profit that links the Anglophone community…
