Get Involved

Our volunteers are the engine that move us forward as an organization.  Some of the most powerful stories of life transformation with our youth are driven by our volunteers. Our team is currently made up of over 40 individuals who are involved in a ton different roles and programs.  Some are forward facing with the youth and some prefer to be behind the scenes. 

We want our volunteers to feel enriched and empowered as they serve others.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering at Youth Rise can look like, mentoring, supervising, coaching, and/or teaching resume building. Take a look at our current programs below.

We are currently filling volunteer roles for all of our programs! 

Fill out a volunteer form below, and we will help you find a role that best suits your passions and strengths.

If you have questions about volunteering, check out the FAQ below!

*All volunteers must be over the age of 18.

South Edmonton

  • Our Tuesday youth night is our most popular program, we serve a hot meal to eat family style and put on all kinds of special events. Basketball tournaments, wide games, and structured activities designed to engage youth. We have a team of dedicated volunteers who help us make it happen every week. Our centre is the perfect place for this with a gym, cafe, video game rooms, arcade games and more!

    When: Tuesdays 6:00–8:00pm

    Where: Youth Rise Centre
    2101 Millbourne Rd West NW

  • We provide space for youth to come hangout on Friday afternoons to play sports like basketball, soccer and hockey! All our spaces are open for youth to enjoy, with sports equipment, arcade, video, card and board games! As well as to connect and create mentoring relationships with positive, caring adults in the community. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and a fun place to hang and eat a snack after school!

    When: Fridays 4:00–6:00pm

    Where: Youth Rise Centre
    2101 Millbourne Rd West NW

  • Our girls group is a special time at YR for just the girls! We focus on skill building, connecting with each other, playing in the gym, creative expression, tons of fun outings and lots of snacking!

    When: Wednesdays 4:00–6:00pm

    Where: Youth Rise Centre
    2101 Millbourne Rd West NW

  • A weekly opportunity for the youth in our community to receive free tutoring in an environment that supports their unique needs. Our tutors are trauma informed and operate through that lens. We also provide a healthy after-school snack in each session to help our students be their best! Tutoring is available for all subjects for Grades 7–12!

    When: Mondays 4:00–6:00pm

    Where: Youth Rise Centre
    2101 Millbourne Rd West NW

  • This an opportunity for youth to receive wrap around support to help in the process of securing early-entry employment. The course includes personal mentorship, effective resume building, interview preparation, and an introduction to financial literacy. We also provide students with the chance to complete volunteer hours, to bolster their resume and provide a reference for them. This is all done in connection with local businesses to ensure actual and attainable opportunities for the youth.

    When: A few times a year! See our calendar for dates or sign up for our email list.

    Where: Youth Rise Centre
    2101 Millbourne Rd West NW

North Edmonton

  • We provide space for youth to come hangout on Thursday afternoons to play sports like basketball, soccer and hockey! All our spaces are open for youth to enjoy, with sports equipment, video, card and board games! As well as to connect and create mentoring relationships with positive, caring adults in the community. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and a fun place to hang and eat a snack after school!

    When: Thursdays 4:00–6:00pm

    Where: Alberta Ave. Community League
    9210 118 Ave NW

  • We provide space for youth to come hangout on Wednesday afternoons to play drop-in basketball. Our space is open for youth to enjoy. It is a great way to connect and create mentoring relationships with positive, caring adults in the community. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and a fun place to hang and eat a snack after school!

    When: Wednesdays 4:00–6:00pm

    Where: Vanguard College
    12140 103 St NW

not looking to commit weekly?

There are various ways you can get involved in serving Youth Rise beyond donating financially or serving in a consistent volunteer role.

Our main areas of need are:

  1. Meal Groups — We serve a full sit-down meal to our youth every Tuesday night.  This generally is for 60-90 people and is ran out of our Millbourne location!  This is a great opportunity for a small group of friends to do together.  We always have dates open through the year so please reach out and we can get you more information.

  2. Youth Centre Enhancement — Our youth centre is always in need of upkeep.  Groups have come in to do service projects like deep-cleaning, painting, minor construction projects, etc.  If you are interested in serving this way please reach out.

  3. Special Events — These are opportunities for you to volunteer for one-off events. This could include packing bagged lunches, volunteering for clothing drives, Christmas hamper packing, community BBQ’s etc.  Reach out to learn more.

Volunteering F.A.Q.

  • Depending on your interests, you can volunteer at any one of the three locations we’re currently at.

  • The first step is filling out the leadership application form, after that a YR staff member will get in touch with you and let you know next steps. We do require all volunteers to pass a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.

  • Yes! As a part of the orientation process we provide basic training on our philosophy for working with youth, trauma informed care and more. We have team nights and occasional retreats to keep the learning process going!

  • We ask our volunteers to commit a semester at a time. Typically September until January and February to June, however most volunteers stick around for years at a time! That being said we understand that life happens, and can be flexible.

  • Yes, we invite prospective volunteers to come to a program and see how things run! We will pair you up with someone more experienced to keep everyone safe and give you a good idea of what your experience could look like!

  • Yes! Whatever your skills there is a place for you here. We have all kinds of youth, so we need all kinds of volunteers to form meaningful connections to them.

“My reason for volunteering has a lot to do with similar things happening to me as a young person, just someone to care for you matters so much. The impact that had on me was everything. Having a place where you can go and  having that ability to give back now as an adult, knowing now how it really stays with you as you grow up. That makes me really passionate about this work now.”

— Nii-Otoo L.