Youth Volunteer Application Form

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Rise Up! Strengthening Food Systems and Environmental Stewardship program

We are excited to learn more about you! This application helps us build a diverse, inclusive, and community-rooted program by getting to know your strengths, experiences, and interests. Your application will be assessed based on your motivation, interests, availability, and overall fit with the program’s goals and values. There is no one “perfect” applicant and no previous volunteer experience is necessary -we’re looking for a range of voices, experiences, and perspectives!

We are committed to making this process as inclusive and barrier-free as possible. If you need support filling out the form, prefer a different format, or require any other help, please reach out to your Regional Lead or the Provincial Manager. Contact details can be found on our webpage: Our Team.

***All spots in the Fraser, Vancouver Coastal and Interior Regions are now filled for Cohort 2 of Rise Up! Thank you to everyone who showed interest in getting involved in the program! If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fraser Regional Lead at fraser.riseup@phabc.org, the Vancouver Coastal Regional Lead at vancoast.riseup@phabc.org, or the Interior Regional Lead at interior.riseup@phabc.org.

Eligibility Notice

Rise Up! is funded in part by Canada Service Corps and is designed specifically for youth aged 15–30 who are:

• Canadian citizens, or
• Permanent residents, or
• Individuals with official refugee status in Canada.

If you do not meet these criteria, we kindly ask that you do not submit an application.

Participation Commitment

Please take a moment to review the following key components of the Rise Up! Program.

Youth volunteers will be required to commit a total of 120 hours within 12 months, which will include the following:

• Hands-on volunteer service placement with one host organization (40-60 hours)
• 1-day regional gathering in summer 2026, and a 4-day provincial retreat in fall 2026 (40-50 hours). There is no cost to you for accommodation, travel, and food.
• Self-paced learning modules, webinars, personal reflections, and check-ins (20-30 hours)

If you do not meet these criteria or you are not able to commit at this time, we kindly ask that you do not submit an application. Please visit volunteerbc.bc.ca if you would like to explore other volunteering opportunities in your area.

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Name *

First

Last

Preferred Name

Pronouns *

Date of Birth *

This helps us confirm that you’re within the program’s age range of 15–30. You must be no younger than 15 and no older than 30 years of age by the time of your application.

Phone *

Can we leave a voicemail at this number if necessary? *

• Yes
• No

Email *

Preferred Method of Communication *

• Email
• Phone call
• Text message
• No Preference

Parent/Guardian Contact Information (if applicable)

If you are 19 and under, please provide contact information for your parent/guardian below.

Name and Relationship

Parent/Guardian Phone

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian's Preferred Method of Communication

• Email
• Phone call
• Text message
• No Preference

Residential Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

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This helps us match you with placements and supports based on your location. Your information is private and used only for program purposes.

Region (based on BC Health Authorities) *

• Northern
• Island
• Vancouver Coastal
• Unsure

We encourage youth from across the province to apply. However, availability of volunteer placements may vary by region. Please copy this link into a new browser window to find out what health region you live in: http://www.clkmg.com/PHA_BC/RUHA ***All spots in the Fraser and Interior Regions are now filled for Cohort 2 of Rise Up! Thank you to everyone who showed interest in getting involved in the program! If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fraser Regional Lead at fraser.riseup@phabc.org or the Interior Regional Lead at interior.riseup@phabc.org.

Identities and Lived Experience

The next set of questions help us ensure our program reaches youth from many lived experiences. All responses are optional and confidential.

Do you identify as any of the following? (check all that apply) *

• 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and other diverse identities)
• A Woman (This includes cisgender and transgender women)
• A person living with neurodivergence or a disability
• Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
• A Person of Colour
• A Newcomer to Canada (less than 5 years in Canada)
• A Single Parent
• A person whose first language is not the dominant language in their region (e.g., Francophone in an English-speaking area)
• Living with financial barriers or limited access to income and resources
• Living in a rural and/or remote area* (see below)
• None of the Above
• Prefer Not to Answer or Unsure

* Rural refers to communities outside urban centres with fewer than 10,000 people. Remote refers to communities that are geographically isolated and/or have limited access to services (e.g. public transit, hospitals, youth programs).

Education

What is your most recent level of education? Are you currently in any studies or training? *

We ask this to better understand the range of learning journeys represented in Rise Up! This helps us ensure the program and educational modules are accessible to youth from all educational paths. Please provide a brief response of up to 50 words

Interests and Goals

We’d love to learn more about what matters to you and what you’re excited to contribute and gain from Rise Up! The suggested word count for each response is 150 words; however, feel free to share as much or as little feels right for you.

What inspired you to apply to Rise Up? *

Tell us what drew you to this program and why you want to get involved. How do your interests, goals or experiences align with the program’s themes of food systems, environmental stewardship, and community leadership?

Have you ever volunteered before – either formally or informally in your school, community, or family? *

• Yes
• No
• I’m not sure

Volunteering could include helping at events, supporting community activities, taking care of others, or contributing in any way without being paid.

Tell us more about your volunteer experience. What kinds of things did you do? What did you enjoy or find meaningful about it?

That’s totally okay, there is no experience necessary to participate in Rise Up! Is there something you’re passionate or curious about that you'd like to get involved in through this program?

Parent/Guardian enjoy inspired

Tell us more about any volunteer experiences you may have had. What kind of things have you done? What do you enjoy or find meaningful about them?

What skills, knowledge, or interests are you hoping to grow through this experience? This can be personal, professional, cultural – anything that matters to you. *

• Learning about food systems (farming & agriculture, food security)
• Leadership skills
• Gaining work or career experience
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Public speaking or communication
• Environmental knowledge or stewardship
• Cultural learning or reconnection (including Indigenous knowledge systems)
• Working with children or youth
• Event planning or organizing
• Building confidence or trying something new
• Meeting new people or making friends
• Helping my community
• Other

Other

Is there anything else you’d like us to know or consider as we review your application? *

This can be about your support needs, lived experience, or anything that would help us understand you better

How did you hear about Rise Up!? *

• My high school/college/university
• Social media
• Rise Up! poster
• A youth group, program or community organization that I’m involved with
• A Rise Up! host organization
• Other

This helps us know how to better reach awesome youth like you!

What Rise Up! host organization did you hear about us from?

Other

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