​The Step Up Youth Program offers Vancouver Island youth aged 15–18 an engaging and meaningful volunteer experience in their local Island Health facilities. Volunteers develop key life skills—such as communication, teamwork, time management, and personal responsibility—while practicing Island Health’s C.A.R.E. values: Courage, Aspire, Respect, and Empathy.
Youth in the program gain practical exposure to a healthcare environment and have the opportunity to explore a variety of health careers. Monthly online guest speakers provide insight into professions such as medicine, nursing, medical imaging, pharmacy, psychiatry, social work, and more. You can hear directly from current volunteers in our promotional video.
Financial Support & Scholarships
To ensure equitable access, Island Health offers bursary funding to reduce barriers related to transportation, food, and uniform costs.
The program is also affiliated with the Altruition Scholarship Program, allowing eligible volunteers to earn $20 in scholarship credit for every hour volunteered.
 
Application Information
More information—including the application link—can be found on our website:
https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/volunteer-resources-engagement/step-youth-program
Applications are open now and will be accepted until Friday, May 15th.

​The Greater Victoria Green Team would like to invite you, your students, and your families to join fun, hands-on community building activities at local parks! 
 
We are organizing these activities to get people out in nature to remove invasive plants in these lovely scenic, neighbourhood green spaces. We would love for you to join us and help us spread the word within your school! 
 
No experience is needed; all ages and abilities are invited! Come for as long as you are able. Instructions, gloves, tools, and delicious snacks are all provided! These activities will take place rain or shine! 
 
March 7 Edwards Park Invasive Scotch Broom Removal:
Date: Saturday March 7th, 2026
Time: 9:45am - 1:00pm
Location: Edwards Park: 2346 Chilco Road, View Royal
More Info: bit.ly/gvgt-feb7-2026
Sign up: RSVP on Meetup or by emailing [email protected]
 
March 8 UVic Invasive English ivy Removal:
Date: Sunday March 8th 2026
Time: 9:45am - 1:00pm
Location: UVic Alumni Chip Trail (meet at the entrance to Alumni Chip Trail at University Drive) 
More Info: bit.ly/gvgt-mar8-2026
Sign up: RSVP on Meetup or by emailing [email protected]
 
March 28 Dickson Woods Invasive English ivy Removal:
Date: Saturday March 28th, 2026
Time: 9:45am - 1:00pm
Location: Dickson Woods: 1234 Willingdon Road, North Saanich
More Info: bit.ly/gvgt-mar28-2026
Sign up: RSVP on Meetup or by emailing [email protected]
 
March 29 UVic Invasive English ivy Removal:
Date: Sunday March 29th, 2026
Time: 9:45am - 1:00pm
Location: UVic Alumni Chip Trail (meet at the entrance to Alumni Chip Trail at University Drive) 
More Info: bit.ly/gvgt-mar29-2026
Sign up: RSVP on Meetup or by emailing [email protected]
 
These are great opportunities to spend meaningful time in nature, try something new in an inclusive space, get exercise outdoors, gain volunteer hours, and connect with the community all while making a positive impact! 
 

PISE is excited to announce that the TD Family Sport and Recreation Festival, will take place on Saturday, May 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at PISE. This is a FREE community event, and we are looking forward to welcoming families from across the region.   We are currently seeking student volunteers who are interested in supporting the festival.  Interested students should click the link to a Google Form (https://forms.gle/wwDpzrzxxBzN5NU49)  to sign up. ​