Youth Now

Youth Now is designed to harness the leadership potential found in our community by training young adults, who are high school graduates and under the age of 26, to serve as board members for local non-profit organizations.

There are two distinct components to the Youth Now module: 1) a leadership development program for youth who are looking to make an impact in their community; and 2) an opportunity for non-profit organizations to strengthen their boards through the infusion of younger community leaders.

Leadership Richmond – Youth Now includes training for both the young adults and non-profit organizations participating in the program. Youth Now leaders develop their leadership skills, along with their understanding of the roles that boards of directors fill and the benefits of being involved as a community leader. Organizations learn how to strengthen their boards by involving youth as full participants and mentoring them through the program.

The application period for the 2011-12 Youth Now program is now closed. To express interest in participating in next year's edition of the program, beginning in September 2012, please contact Ian Chian at ichian@volunteerrichmond.ca.