Click the "Apply Now" button, complete the intake form, and a youth advisor will help match you with a placement.

No, the program is open to all youth regardless of experience.

Opportunities include event assistance, event coordination, marketing, digital tools and more.

Yes! Some opportunities are available remotely.

Yes! Volunteers get mentorship, workshops, and skill development plans (SDPs) tailored to their growth.

From the program, you will acquire the following:

• A certificate upon completion.
• Networking opportunities with professionals and organizations.
• Transferable skills like communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

Yes! We host monthly networking events and an annual Youth Conference & Volunteer Fair.

You must be 12 years-old or older to join our virtual volunteer program; 14 or older for our in-person opportunities. You must have access to a computer and the internet. You must be passionate about education. You must be enthusiastic and ready to learn. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per month in the virtual volunteer program. For in-person recurring events, you must not fail to show up without prior notice more than once; otherwise, your registration will be withdrawn.

Yes, U+ volunteering hours can be counted towards OSSD community hours.

When your volunteer period has ended, send us the record form from your school or guidance to have it signed off via volunteer@upluseducation.ca.

No, you don't. You have the option of signing up for in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

No, there is a volunteer selection process that takes place after the response window closes. We take your availability into consideration and send a confirmation email to selected volunteers closer to the date of the event.

Yes, so long as you are currently residing in Canada for the duration of your commitment.

At U+ TM, any training, meetings, lessons and activities you participate in will count!