FUTURE LEADERS – UNITED WAY BC

Future Leaders is a program focused on providing youth aged 15-29 access to practical work and volunteer experience, as well as the opportunity to develop skills that are transferrable to their role as a volunteer mentor and to securing future employment. This program is funded by United Way British Columbia. 

The goals of the Future Leaders Program are:

1. To help youth gain volunteer experience by serving as a mentor in our after school group mentoring programs or one-on-one in school mentoring programs. This experience will help youth build a resume to gain future employment.

2. Help youth grow their network through opportunities such as career mentorship from BBBSL board members, participating in UW Communities of Practice, and attending additional workshops focused on positive networking.  These opportunities will allow youth to explore and better understand their post-secondary options, employment readiness and will focus on exploring a variety of careers and post-secondary programs by intentionally connecting them to different professionals working within these fields.

3. Help youth gain 21st century skills by providing workshops focused on conflict resolution, employment readiness, career exploration, and financial literacy. These focus areas of these workshops will be selected by our future leader participants and will be offered during the school year.

To learn more about Future Leaders and United Way British Columbia, please visit their website here.

Volunteer Opportunities for Future Leaders

Occasional or Event Only Volunteering Opportunities

Additional Future Leaders Resources and Websites

In Person Workshops

Opportunities for youth to learn additional skills and experiences within the Future Leaders program.
As a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley in any capacity from the age of 15-29, you will be invited to these workshops as they happen throughout the calendar year.

Workbooks

These are workbooks for self directed learning or development provided to youth that are in the Future Leaders program.

Art Discovery Groups

Opportunities for youth, mentees and mentors, and friends between the ages of 12-29 to explore creative expressions through a variety of art activities.  This is where you can learn new art skills, make connections to other youth in our community, and learn about ways to express your thoughts and emotions.  For more information, please email Kate Martens.

Digital Workbooks

Opportunities for youth between 15-29 to complete self paced courses through the Everfi site.  Create your account and use the following codes to access the two classes available.

Financial Literacy: 96e79ccb

College, University, and Career Preparation: ccb84341