Volunteering is a valuable way to gain new experiences and skills while contributing to your community. Join Horizons for a one hour "Learn To Volunteer" workshop followed by a community volunteering opportunity. 

During the workshop, we'll cover topics like volunteering etiquette, registering to volunteer, and tips for a successful experience. The following weekend, participants will meet up at the Forest City Road Races to volunteer at the finish line to cheer on the runners and hand out medals and water. 

This event is a great opportunity for clients to get some volunteering experience in a supportive and positive environment, and also earn some volunteer hours for high school.

This volunteering opportunity is appropriate for clients who do well in a loud and busy environment, and who are able to stay with a group. Keep an eye out for future volunteering opportunities that will be better suited for those who prefer a calmer and quieter environment. The finish line is fully accessible and there are accessible washrooms for those that use a mobility device. 

Once you register through Eventbrite, you will get an email from  TVCC that will contain details about how to register for the Forest City Road Races. This second step must be completed as they need to know how many volunteers they'll have and what size t-shirt they wear. 

In this group youth will work on building independence and community connections, planning skills, and making connections with other youth.

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA: 

• TVCC clients ages 12 yrs +
• Able to participate safely in group activities and engage with peers for the duration of the group; participants are welcome to have a support person present to assist them
• Do well in a loud and busy environment

Dates/Times: virtual - Monday June 2, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and in-person - Sunday June 8, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Locations: virtual - TEAMS online platform and in-person at Forest City Road Races, Victoria Park, 580 Clarence St, London, ON (meeting spot to be shared at virtual session)

Cost: None

Register: Online at https://L2VwFCRR.eventbrite.ca

If you are having trouble registering online, please contact register [at] tvcc.on.ca (register[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca) or 519-953-5445.

If you have any questions about this program or if there's anything you'd like us to know that will help make this program successful for your youth, you can contact Sharon Lalande at Sharon.Lalande [at] tvcc.on.ca (Sharon[dot]Lalande[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca)  or 226.919.6901.

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