Youth Centre now hiring Youth Peer Leaders

Apr26

Looking for a job? Do you want to learn new skills while helping your peers and earning money?

We are looking for Youth ages 16-18 to work as Youth Peer Leaders at the New West Youth Centre.

Duties would include:

-Leading programs and workshops

-Connecting with peers

-Assisting with general Youth Centre duties as directed by supervisors

-3 month time commitment for 3 hours a week

Applications available at the New West Youth Centre located at 620 8th Street, New Westminster

Applications and resumes due Friday May 10th at 5pm

If you have any questions contact Paolo Zenone @ 604 515-3801

Urban Academy Scholarship Program

Apr26

Urban Academy in New West is offering a two-year scholarship program for students entering grades 8-11. For more information check out their website http://www.urbanacademy.ca/scholarships

Application deadline May 31st

Youth Firefighter Program 2013

Feb4

The Youth Firefighter Program is a condensed Fire Academy for grade 11 and 12 New West Youth interested in learning more about the career of Firefighting . The 2013 program will include first aid training, auto extrication, fire science, fire safety, extinguisher training and live firefighting.

Applications can be viewed/printed here:

Youth Firefighter Program Application

Youth Firefighter Program Permission Form

This program is made possible by a partnership with New Westminster Fire Services, New Westminster School District, New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation and the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

You can see photos and videos from past programs here.