April 29, 2021
Job Title Youth Unlimited Youth Worker in Abbotsford
Reports to Abbotsford Area Director
Classification Full-time or part-time is possible
Location Abbotsford
April 26, 2021
Job Title Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Reports to Director of Marketing and Communications
Application Deadline Sunday, May 9, 2021
Classification Full-time
Location East Vancouver or Surrey*
March 29, 2021
YU’s long-term youth worker Calvin Williams walks with Trevor. Trevor, 25, is a strong, caring and passionate young man, who is often called upon to share his expertise on how to best support struggling youth in Mission. His compassion and knowledge were forged through deep heartache, but also through the committed care he received from a faithful youth worker. At an early age, Trevor lost his family, navigated foster care, and experienced deep mental health struggles. “I was ten years old when my mom and grandma couldn’t afford to take care of me,”...
February 1, 2021
As the tire-on-gravel crunching comes to a halt and the van doors burst open, the inviting fresh, cool breeze hits Graham’s face. He inhales the familiar smell of pine, as memories of past adventures reinvigorate his excitement. Even as the youth spill out of the van, it feels quiet. They are suddenly too focused on adventure prep to chitchat. Bikes get unloaded and checked. Elbow pads, knee pads, goggles, helmet — checked. A couple of snacks are stuffed into an empty pocket. The perfect entanglement of eager anticipation, nervousness and delight reverberates through...