Youth Centre
The Youth Centre provides the Youth Settlement and Youth Host programs and a variety of services to youth between the ages of 14 to 24. We assist with the settlement and integration of newcomer youth in Ottawa by providing a safe and welcoming environment and helping youth reach their full potential. Check our calendar for upcoming activities and events.
Volunteer Opportunities
To learn about volunteer opportunities with the Youth Centre, click here.
Youth Settlement Program (YSP)
The YSP provides support on immigration issues, supportive counseling, and offers information sessions on diverse subjects such as housing, education, employment, health and legal services.
Services are offered in English and French and include:
- Newcomer Youth Drop-In Centre
- Interpretation and translation
- Documentation
- Supportive counseling
- Workshops (education, employment, immigration, health, legal issues and more)
- Homework and Social Clubs
- Life skills
- Leadership and volunteer programs
- Girls Groups
- Sports program
- Recreational events
- Referrals to resources and opportunities
- Youth Host Program
For more information please contact:
Dekha David at (613) 232-9634 ext. 387 or by e-mail at dekha@cic.ca
Youth Host Program (YHP)
The YHP connects newcomer and Canadian youth ages 14-24 for social and cultural activities, sports, outings, events, and more.
Newcomers get the opportunity to practice English/French, learn about Canadian culture, network with others, receive advice, and make a friend.
Volunteers get to learn about new cultures, gain a better understanding of what it's like for a newcomer, and meet some really cool people. Volunteer activities can count towards community service hours.
During their experience, newcomers and volunteers will attend activities and events (such as movie nights, pick-up sports, and festivals), hang out with other youth, learn from each other, and have fun!
For more information please contact:
Nicola Hodson at (613) 232-9634 ext. 348 or by e-mail at nicola@cic.ca
Volunteering with the Newcomer Youth Centre
We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 14 and 24. Volunteers must get a police records check. Cross-cultural training will be provided by the Youth Centre coordinator.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities contact Nicola Hodson at 613-232-9634 ext. 348 or nicola@cic.ca.
Youth Host Program
Time commitment: 6 months.
Volunteers meet with their newcomer match at least twice a month. Meetings can be part of our organized events and activities or can be planned independently by the volunteer and newcomer. We encourage volunteers and newcomers to keep in touch by E-mail and phone.
Sports Program (starting in the summer 2009)
Time commitment: Saturday afternoons, bi-monthly.
Once the snow melts a pick-up sports program will begin using easily accessible city parks. Play pick-up soccer, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, beach volley ball and more. Share your skills with our newcomer youth! This is a great opportunity to have fun while helping us promote a healthy lifestyle to newcomer youth.
Homework Club
Time commitment: Monday and Wednesday evening
Homework club helps newcomer children and youth with their daily homework in English and French.
