Learning for a Sustainable Future
LSF is transforming Canada’s education system through innovative programs that empower youth and educators to create more sustainable communities. LSF provides programming and various action toolkits for students and teachers to foster an environmentally and economically sustainable society.
Students on Ice Expeditions
STUDENTS ON ICE is an award-winning organization offering unique educational expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. It a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth to expand their knowledge about the circumpolar world, and to gain a new global perspective on the planet, its wonders, and its present and future challenges.
EDX.ORG
EdX offers interactive online classes and MOOCs from the world’s best universities. Online courses from MITx, HarvardX, BerkeleyX, UTx and many other universities. EdX is a non-profit online initiative created by founding partners Harvard and MIT.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Are you between the ages of 14 and 24? Are you looking for a way to get more involved in your community? As part of this national self directed development programme for young people, you’ll have that chance. Through The Award’s three levels (Bronze, Silver, and Gold), you’ll set goals in four key areas: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey.
Canada World Youth
Canada World Youth offers world-renowned international volunteer programs to youth from Canada and abroad who, through their participation in community-driven development projects, acquire the leadership skills that allow them to become agents of change.
YOUCAN Youth Services
The mission of YOUCAN Youth Services is to equip youth to engage and inspire others to peacefully resolve conflicts and develop healthy relationships in their communities. YOUCAN specializes in youth-led methods for non-violent conflict resolution. YOUCAN is driven by youth and community volunteers and they are the key to YOUCAN’s success.
International Student Volunteer
ISV supports sustainable development initiatives around the world through life-changing volunteer and responsible adventure travel programs designed to positively change our world and to educate, inspire and result in more active global citizens.
CISV International
CISV International is a global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding. Programs are created for different age groups from 11 and up.
Youth 4 Action
Youth leaders from across Metro Vancouver are taking action for sustainability and making real change in their schools and communities, every day. Youth4Action aims to support these youth leaders to achieve their vision and actions for sustainability.
Volunteer Vancouver
Discover various volunteer opportunities in Vancouver. Volunteer Vancouver strives to make Vancouver, British Columbia, a better place by helping nonprofit organizations build stronger relationships with individuals in their community.
Youth Science Canada
Youth Science Canada provides or partners in programs to increase awareness and involvement of youth in science, engineering and technology, and to engage, mentor and recognize Canada’s young scientists. Youth Science Canada is best known for its showcase event, the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), which hosts the top 500 young scientists from across the country.
Student Science and Technology Online Research Coop
The Foundation for Student Science and Technology (FSST) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing the career potential of gifted high school, college and university students for leadership roles in the science community. The Foundation’s structured programs include the Journal of Student Science and Technology (a publishing opportunity for students), the Student Science and Technology Online Research Co-op (mentorship), and the volunteer Ambassador program.
NSERC – Undergraduate Research Awards
Ten Thousand Coffees
Most of the time, you only have coffee with people in your personal network. We’re democratizing the coffee experience by taking it social. Our platform connects students, recent grads and young professionals with leaders and industry professionals over coffee to share ideas and insights and unlock opportunities.
Ashoka’s Youth Venture
Ashoka’s Youth Venture is an international community of young changemakers. Our community aims to help an entire generation of young people take initiative to improve their communities now and throughout their lives. Youth Venture inspires and supports teams of young people to launch and lead their own “Ventures” – community-benefiting initiatives, clubs, organizations and businesses.
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. Our volunteer-based K-12 programs use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential.
Global Shapers – World Economic Forum
The global shapers community is a network of hubs developed and led by young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities.