Youth
Leadership
Leadership is a program for high school students which gives participants an
opportunity to learn leadership skills, such as problem solving, group dynamics,
and risk management, and then puts these new skills into practice by having
individuals volunteer in programs with children and community projects.
Each year we offer 3 levels of Leadership training for youth in our community. This program has steadily been growing since it was first offered in 2000. The purpose of this multi-level program is to enable the youth to grow and gain a variety of skills and responsibilities as they progress throughout the program.
The goal of our Leadership programs is to provide opportunities for our youth to learn job-ready skills and to help them to see their role as leaders in their community. We seek to involve youth from a variety of backgrounds and cultures who haven't been involved in a leadership program. We have opportunities for youth from grade eight, right through to university.
There are currently three levels of Leadership Training offered at our Neighbourhood House: Foundations of Leadership for grades 7 to 9, Leadership Level 1 for grades 10 to 12 and Leadership Level 2 for graduates of Level 1.
Foundations in Leadership – A leadership program designed for younger youth in grades 8 and 9. The purpose is to introduce them to volunteering opportunities within their own community. Components include theory sessions with a significant focus on practical leadership skills, learned both through interactive theory sessions and practical volunteering experiences with many non-profit agencies through out the community, as well as with the South Burnaby Neighborhood House. Registration for this program is on-going.
Leadership 1 – A community leadership training program developed for local high school youth that focuses on skill development in both group and individual situations. About 15-20 students in Grade 10 and 11 are recruited from local high schools for Leadership 1. This level requires a greater time commitment from the youth allowing them to spend time using their newly learned skills involving working with children in daycare or after-school programs. This program is also a way for youth to gaining their career prep hours for graduation. Upon completion of the program the youth are encouraged to continue into Leadership 2.
Leadership 1 will start on January 26, 2010. An information session will be held on January 19, 2010. To register please call Marleen at 604-431-0400 or email he at youth@sbnh.ca. Registration for the program must be done by January 26, 2010.
Leadership 2 – An advanced leadership training program for youth who have completed level 1. The focus of this level is on being a change agent within and outside the community, by observing and recognizing ways to be involved in the immediate and long-term needs of the community. It is our desire to establish an awareness and understanding of non-profits agencies, their role, function and significance within Burnaby. Leadership 2 emphasizes leadership through fundraising, event planning and management. The learning structure will be similar to that of a self governed committee with guidance and supervision from our trained staff. It is our goal to cultivate Leadership and employment readiness skills which are transferable to the many areas of the youth’s lives.
Events
Organized
by
Youth
Leadership
Participants
Spring
Spectacular
Leadership
2
coordinate
Leadership
1
in
preparation
for
Spring
Spectacular,
a
free
community
event
organized
and
funded
by
Leadership
2
Local
youth
entertained
the
crowd
at
Spring
Spectacular
Kids
had
opportunity
to
do
coloring,
crafts,
have
their
face
painted
and
participate
in
carnival
activities
Camp
Sassamat
Sasamat
Outdoor
Centre
is
an
outdoor
facility
specializing
in
'summer
camp'
and
recreational
activities
serving
as
a
favourite
destination
for
schools
and
non-profit
organizations
through
out
the
year.
Each year in the summer
participants
of
Leadership
Level
1
and
level
2
and
Foundation
stay
at
this
center
to
enjoy
the
shining
sun
and
the
sound
of
calming
waters
accompanied
by
the
view
of
128
acres
of
unspoiled
evergreen
forest
creating
the
perfect
atmosphere
for
a
teenager
to
go
camping.
Staff
prepare
the
voyager
canoes
for
a
trip
out
on
the
lake.
Team
building
activities
help
the
youth
to
learn
to
work
as
a
team.
Everyone
gathers
for
campfire
time.
Kimberly
joins
the
girls
at
the
dock.
Our
Foundations
in
Leadership
girls,
pose
for
a
shot
while
out
enjoying
the
sun.
Local
singer
Erica
Parker
joins
our
Leadership
Groups
for
a
campfire
sing
along
and
performance
Foundations
in
Leadership,
Leadership
1,
and
Leadership
2
gather
for
a
photo
opportunity
along
with
Marleen,
Paul
Minn,
Frank
Lopez
and
Austin
Doyle.
Having
fun
with
archery.
Foundation
(Junior
Leadership)
Dog
Walk
Event
