YOUTH CONNEXIONS
Youth Connexion’s Mission
To support and encourage young people between the ages of 12 and 18 to design and carry out community service projects, develop leadership skills and fulfill their potential.
Youth Connexion’s Goal
Youth will act as the middle group between their peers and the community to develop and implement ideas, activities and goals while providing recreational opportunities. Youth will also become self-directed and valuable members of their respected communities.
What Are The Benefits?
- Have fun with friends
-Plan activities and events for peers/youth
-Develop ideas and work as a team
-Be a leader within your community
-Earn respect
-Change your community’s view on youth
-Volunteer opportunities
-Marketable skills (i.e. communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational)
-Employability skills
-Possible employment opportunities
For more information on Youth Connexions, visit http://www.youthconnexion.ca/Site/WelcomeWC.html or contact Sarah Hanniman at 613-580-2424 ext. 43307, youthconnexion@ottawa.ca .