Society for Children and Youth of BC

The present aims of the program are to support youth in becoming active participants in the development of their communities, and to ensure local governance decision making and city planning includes youth input.

SCY’s Child and Youth Friendly Communities program dates back to the 1990s, when it got its start with a focus on play, built environment, and child-friendly housing strategies.

🌟 WE'RE HIRING! 🌟Child and Youth Friendly Communities Program Manager. SCY is seeking a CYFC Program Manager for a full-time (35 hrs/week) position. For more info & application details head to our website #volunteer-career" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">scyofbc.org/get-involved/#…

For more information and how to apply: scyofbc.org/get-involved/

Join the SCY Board of Directors! We are looking for a dedicated Board Member with expertise in accounting and finance to work with our Executive Director and Board Treasurer. Experience working and/or volunteering in a not-for-profit is an asset.

A Walking School Bus (WSB) is an organized group of children who walk to school together with the support of one or more adult leaders. Our program was developed by TransLink as part of their regional Youth Travel Strategy and has since grown to reach new communities in BC.

The Walking School Bus Regional Coordinator plays a direct role in the day-to-day implementation of our Walking School Bus program across Metro Vancouver. This position works together with a team including the WSB Provincial Lead, other Regional Coordinators and SCY Staff

📣 We're Hiring! 📣 SCY is hiring a Walking School Bus Regional Coordinator: Metro Vancouver. This is a Full time (30hrs/week) Permanent position. For more information, and for details how to apply, head to: #volunteer-career" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">scyofbc.org/get-involved/#… Application deadline is Sunday, Feb 9th 2025

Members receive compensation for meetings, volunteer hours, references, and a certificate. 🔗Apply here: info979148.typeform.com/to/l6RKCrWt 📅 Deadline: Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm PT #YAC #YouthAdvisory #YouthLeadership #BC

The YAC is a youth-driven committee providing young people across BC a platform to make their voices heard in matters that affect them, while advising the organization on local issues and strategic priorities.

Last call to apply for our 2025 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)! Application deadline is Monday, January 6th at 11:59pm PT.

With generous funding from the Province of British Columbia, we are now scaling the Walking School Bus program across three regions of the province.

After a successful pilot year in Metro Vancouver, SCY's Walking School Bus saw over 130 children cumulatively walk nearly fifteen-thousand kilometers, avoiding school traffic congestion and over 3 tons of greenhouse gas emissions!

Expression-of-Interest applications for Schools, School Districts, Community Organizations and First Nations, Regional or Municipal Governments in the BC Interior and Northern regions are now OPEN until January 31, 2025. For more information and to apply, #walking-school-bus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">scyofbc.org/walking-school…

**DROP IN CLINIC UPDATE** . CYLC is suspending their free drop-in clinics, however young people are always welcome to contact us at cylc@scyofbc.org if they wish to schedule a meeting with an advocate. . Please note that our office will be closed from December 21 to January 2.

Members receive compensation for meetings, volunteer hours, references, and a certificate. 🔗 Learn more and apply now! info979148.typeform.com/to/l6RKCrWt 📅 Deadline: Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm PT #YAC #YouthAdvisory #YouthLeadership #BC

The YAC is a youth-driven committee providing young people across BC a platform to make their voices heard in matters that affect them, while advising the organization on local issues and strategic priorities.

Calling all BC youth! Are you.. 💥Interested in leadership? 💥Between 12-18 years old? 💥Passionate about child and youth rights? 💥Eager to make a different in your community? Our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is recruiting passionate young leaders to join our committee in 2025

SCY couldn't do the work we do without the support of past and present donors! Thank you to everyone who has supported our organization! #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2024

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