Service Learning in Action

Discover our latest volunteering project: V2V Discovery Lab

Designed to provide an introductory and hands-on approach to the world of non-profits, V2V Discovery Lab requires a total commitment of 5 to 7 hours from each volunteer. This project includes the 5 scheduled activities listed below. It is set to begin at the end of July and will continue throughout August. In exchange for participation in all 5 activities, Y4Y offers a professional referral, a letter of attestation, and a mention on LinkedIn alongside experience that can help participants to attain future jobs and opportunities.

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Schedule

  • Date: July 21st, 2026

    Estimated duration: 1 hour

    Location: online

    Goals:

    • Volunteers present themselves

    • Discuss good volunteering practices and reasons for volunteering

    • Presentation of a Y4Y team member’s personal journey

    • Inform participants about Volunteer Coordinator’s role and responsibilities throughout the project

    • Set a tentative calendar for upcoming activities

  • Date: TBD

    Estimated duration: 1 hour

    Location: Online

    Goals:

    • Gain a concrete understanding of what non-profits are, their inner workings, and how they interact with each other.

    • Develop the following skills:

      • Email drafting

      • Professional outreach and representation of a non-profit

      • Informal and formal team communication

      • Outreach and coordination of meetings with other professionals/organizations

  • Date: TBD

    Estimated duration: 1 hour

    Location: Online

    Goals:

    • As a team, gather information on a non-profit of interest through the reading and analysis of its activity report

    • Present the findings to the group in the second half of the workshop

    • Develop the following skills:

      • Teamwork

      • Summarizing and synthesizing

      • Note-taking

  • Date: TBD

    Estimated duration: 1 hour

  • Date: TBD

    Estimated duration: 1 hour

    Location: In-persoN

Registration is now closed for this program.

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Introducing the 2026 V2V Cohort:

Gladys

Cohort Member

Hi! I'm Gladys, a second-year CEGEP student at Brébeuf with an interest in healthcare and community involvement. I enjoy learning through new experiences, meeting people with different perspectives, and exploring new cafés and restaurants with my friends. I'm excited to be part of the V2V project and look forward to getting to know everyone!

Zara

Cohort Member

Zara is a CEGEP student currently studying Health Sciences with aspirations of becoming an OB-GYN. She was an active member of her high school community, serving as one of the main contributors to the student council, co-founding a student enterprise, advocating for others through Parlement des Jeunes, and sharing her story through numerous slam poetry competitions. Now, she is looking to make an impact by contributing to her community on a larger scale.

Lê Minh

Cohort Member

Hi! My name is Minh, 17 years old. I will attend Dawson College, Social Science next school year I’m passionate about music, and community service. I enjoy volunteering, staying active, and learning new skills. My goal is to make a positive impact on others’ lives. 

Avisha

Cohort Member

I’m Avisha and I’ll be starting my second year at Marianopolis College this fall. I enjoy horseback riding, baking, and making the most of new opportunities. I’m excited to join the Y4Y team and connect with my community!