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As Rise Up! continues to grow, so do the opportunities to connect, learn, and thrive together! From regional gatherings and provincial events to virtual webinars and learning circles, our events are open to youth volunteers, host organizations, and community partners across BC.
Stay tuned here to explore what’s happening near you and across the province. We’ll share upcoming events, inspiring stories, and ways to deepen your involvement in building more just, thriving, and connected communities.
We recognize that this work takes place across the traditional territories of many diverse Indigenous Nations. With deep respect and gratitude, we honour the lands and waters that sustain our efforts. We are committed to serving our communities in a good way—centering relationships, reciprocity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
You are invited to: A Food Access and Justice Webinar
In collaboration with Feeding Futures, Food Banks BC and Rise Up! Strengthening Food Systems and Environmental Stewardship Join us virtually to learn more about how Feeding Futures and Food Banks BC, and how they are impacting daily lives across BC. Hear from industry experts Stefany Tunshell and Nick Johnson Learn…
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Food security initiative looking for northern B.C. volunteers
Photo caption: Accessing affordable, healthy, fresh food can be a big challenge in small and remote communities like Valemount. Growing your own and buying locally are ways to improve food security in the community. / Jean Ann Berkenpas This is reposted from the original Rocky Mountain Goat article with permission from…
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You are invited to: A Rise Up! Information Session for Youth
You are invited to: A Rise Up! Info Session for Youth Do you want to grow your knowledge around food systems and environmental stewardship while creating positive impact in your community? Join us virtually to learn more about Rise Up!, meet the team, explore volunteer opportunities and connect with likeminded…
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You are invited to: A Rise Up! Information Session for Youth
You are invited to: A Rise Up! Info Session for Youth Do you want to grow your knowledge around food systems and environmental stewardship while creating positive impact in your community? Join us virtually to learn more about Rise Up!, meet the team, explore volunteer opportunities and connect with likeminded…
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PHABC launches its newest program:Rise Up! Strengthening Food Systems and Environmental Stewardship
Summary Victoria, B.C., June 16, 2025 – The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is pleased to announce the launch of our much-anticipated program: Rise Up! Strengthening Food Systems and Environmental Stewardship, which is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canada Service Corps. “Our program supports youth to engage in meaningful,…
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You are invited to: A Rise Up! Information Session for Youth
Do you want to grow your knowledge around food systems and environmental stewardship, while creating positive impact in your community? Join us virtually to learn more about Rise Up!, meet the team, explore volunteer opportunities and connect with likeminded youth in your region and across the province.
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You are invited to: A Rise Up! Youth Engagement Workshop with CityHive
Tuesday, June 17th 5:30-7:00pm Working together to support youth engagement and empower every young voice Support Youth Engagement in your Organization! Are you interested in learning how you can best support youth during their volunteer placement in the Rise Up! program? Passionate about amplifying youth voices and building their capacity…
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You are invited to: The Rise Up! Host Organization Welcome & Connect
Support Youth Engagement in Your Community!Are you interested in hosting youth within your food systems or environmental stewardship organization? Whether you’re a food hub, community garden, Indigenous-led initiative, local non-profit or business, or other community-rooted group — we’d love to connect with you. Join us virtually to learn more about…
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The Rise Up! Journey – Richard Han
This is reposted from Richard Han’s original LinkedIn post with permission. A few years ago, I had the privilege of collaborating with Samantha Gambling, Aaren Topley, and Marcus Lobb to dream up a program that would bring together our diverse initiatives. Partnering with CityHive Vancouver and MeaningfulWork, we applied for…
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