# Event Details - **Event Name**: Be the Change - Join Volunteering 101! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Explore meaningful volunteer opportunities in Vancouver while connecting your values to real impact. Create a personalized volunteer plan.About this EventFREE Volunteer Skills & Leadership CourseWant to make a real impact in your community while building confidence and practical skills? Join our free workshop series designed to help youth explore volunteerism, connect with their values, and take action in Vancouver and beyond, all in a supportive and engaging environment.🗓 Schedule: Saturdays, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM📅 Dates: May 2, 9, 23, and 30, 2026What you will learn:May 2: Values & Taking ActionDiscover your core values and explore how they connect to real needs in your community. Learn about different ways to volunteer and start shaping your own action plan.May 9: Building Your Volunteer PlanResearch local opportunities, learn how to approach organizations, and create a personalized volunteer plan aligned with your skills and interests.May 23: Learning from ExperienceHear from guest speakers working in the community and gain insights into meaningful volunteer pathways.May 30: Taking Action & PresentationsPut your ideas into practice with a mini volunteer activity and present your action plan. Celebrate your progress and receive a certificate of completion.What to expect:A welcoming and inclusive environmentHands-on activities and group discussionsReal-world skills for volunteering and community engagementOpportunities to connect with like-minded peersEligibility:Youth ages 15–29📍 Location: Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0B1 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/be-the-change-join-volunteering-101/100001987871448013 - **Event Categories**: workshops, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Robert Lee YMCA - **lat**: 49.2818276 - **long**: -123.125498 - **full address**: Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Be the Change - Join Volunteering 101! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f3c722c5310b496d60cc7278c1fd313a790dac8a7ed865d6afd647a4441803ca-rimg-w1200-h1224-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776770193 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Be the Change - Join Volunteering 101! being held? - **A:** Be the Change - Join Volunteering 101! takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Robert Lee YMCA, 955 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Be the Change - Join Volunteering 101!? - **A:** Be the Change - Join Volunteering 101! is organized by YMCA Connections . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Be the Change - Join Volunteering 101! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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