Volunteering

Give your teen an opportunity of a lifetime by volunteering on some of the most exciting projects at home here in Perth or in some of the most wonderful countries in the world.

Bethesda Hospital - 9340 6300

Bethesda is recruiting volunteers for the meet and greet program, the palliative care unit and to visit wards.

Give 20

Aged 15 yrs+

give20 is all about helping students help the community. Search through hundreds of community service positions to find one that’s right for you!

There’s a search menu you can use to find the perfect Community Service opportunity.

Julieraptor Dig

Mark Thompson is seeking paying volunteers to join him on a dig at Julieraptro site in Montana 2010.

Reach Out!

Youth Ambassadors

Ages 14 – 25 years old

Become a Youth Ambassador and have your say on the direction of Reach Out. Youth Ambassadors influence everything Reach Out does, ranging from up and coming marketing campaigns, to upcoming and exciting features on the site. You will have access to the Youth Involvement forum to share your thoughts and ideas!

Internship Program

The internship program is for 16 – 25 year olds who are interested in working in the sector. We have flexible intern opportunities for people studying in the areas of marketing, IT, psychology and many others.

Volunteer Kenya – 0407 402 040

The Gabriel Learning Centre located in the Nakuru, Kenya offers a fully escorted volunteering experience, where you will be assisting families affected by illiteracy, drought and poverty.  Guaranteed to change your lives and those who you will take into your hearts.

Offer an escorted volunteer 21 day package, including economy airfares, meals, accommodation and insurance.

Number 86 Youth Centre

86 Cambridge Street, West Leederville

How The Centre Operates
A team of trained youth workers offers a range of services to young people through the Number 86 Youth Centre.
The Centre focuses on developing opportunities for innovative, safe, youth-oriented recreation, leisure, cultural activities and participation.
Youth workers can respond to individual crises and issues and provide information, referral and support on a range of issues.

Facilities

Number 86 is a safe drop-in space for young people

Pool table, air hockey, table tennis, TV/DVD/Video, stereo
Beanbag Internet Centre offers free internet access and computer technologies

Workshops, activities and events through the year, including:

• School holiday workshops
• Music, Arts, Film Nights
• Leadership training and camps
• Urban arts projects
• Annual Youth Festival “Exposure”
• Film and media projects
• Computer gaming nights
• Skate clinics
• Coffee workshops
• First aid and special events

PCYC – 9384 8383

2 Lapsley Road, Claremont

YMCA HQ - 9328 3221

60a Frame Court, Leederville

The YMCA HQ’s Summer Skate Series

28^th Nov to 13^th Feb 2010.

Each skate competition will include four divisions:

• 15 & under (boys/girls)
• 18 & under girls
• 18 & under boys
• Open (including sponsored skaters).

Place getters of each of the qualifying rounds go on to compete at the Championship Event, on Saturday 13^th February 2010 at YMCA HQ Skate Park. Winners of this competition will be eligible to compete amongst Australia’s best at Skateboarding Australia’s Dew Series in Sydney in 2010.

YMCA Headquarters is a Centre of Excellence and provides services and activities for young people in a safe environment. Memoranda of Agreement and close working relationships have been developed with the WA Police Service and Central Metropolitan College of TAFE.

The concept for the facility was developed from a comprehensive survey of over 600 young people undertaken to understand young people’s views and expectations and their needs in relation to youth facilities.

• organise a range of events and performances, including international-standard skateboarding competitions;
• teach other young people (for example skateboarders offering alternative sports programs for local schools);
• develop skills in information and communications technologies, including Web design and eCommerce; and
• participate in a permaculture projects.

• fosters young musicians and artists, providing opportunities for these young people to develop and showcase their talents;
• encourages a volunteer ethos in young people by involvement in community service activities at YMCA Headquarters and within the wider community;
• delivers a wide range of YMCA youth programs, services and advice relevant to the needs of young people; and
• creates a safe, drug and alcohol free, environment for a range of recreational and leisure activities, fostering a sense of ownership and belonging.

Useful Information

• Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
• Life Line 13 11 14
• Reach Out!
• Youth Advisory Nedlands
• Youth Suicide Information by the department  of Children & Youth
• Youth Focus – Youth Focus is a West Australian, non-profit community based organisation working with young people, aged 12 to 18 years, who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm. Youth Focus can also provide services to their families. Youth Focus values young lives by ensuring the emotional well-being of young people, developing their self worth and offering them the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Black Dog Books

Melbourne publisher Black Dog Books are looking for some young folk to read some great upcoming new books and give some feedback.

If you’d like to be involved, Email KAREN

Blue Light Disco - 9387 6777

Wembley Community Centre, Alexander St, Wembley

6 – 14 year olds

5:30 – 8pm

$6.00

Blue Light provides an opportunity for Police, adult community members and young people to meet together regularly. Blue Light encourages communication and the development of meaningful relationships built on trust and mutual respect.  Pass outs are not allowed and each event is smoke free, Drug free and alcohol free, anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.

Friday night dates for 2010 @ Wembley Community Centre

Feb 19th, Mar 26th, May 14th, June 25th, Aug 6th, Sept 17th, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd

Exposure Youth Music Festival

Sat 30th Jan

FREE Event

1.00pm – 6.00pm

Sponsored by Lotterywest, this all-ages, free event will feature bands such as Boys Boys Boys, The China Blue Experiment, Rhapcity, Jacob Diamond, Rain in May and Morgan Bain. There will also be heaps of fun activities and prizes – so come and join the fun!

Creative Youth Workshops – 9432 9515

Ages 12 – 25 year olds

Creative Drawing

Fibre Room, Fremantle Arts Centre, 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle

5 week workshop starting Tues March 2nd – 30th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Explore exciting drawing technique, develop your work through experimentation and learn how to draw form and volume.  The objective of the workshop is to give participants a solid foundation of knowledge and skill, as well as guidance to develop their own style.

Creative Writing

5 week workshop starting Tues Feb 9th – March 9th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Let your pen loose at this five week introduction to creative writing.  It’ll kick start your writing and also gives you confidence in your writing ability so you can enjoy the creative writing process.  This is a creative writing introductory course and is suited to writers who have not had formal training in creative writing.

Devising Theater

Reception Room, City of Fremantle, 8 William St, Fremantle

6 week workshop starting Thurs 4th Mar – April 8th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Participants will work together with a tutor to develop theatre and performance skills.   Participants will creatively explore ideas and devise their own piece of theatre which will then be showcased through-out National Youth Week.

Modelling Fashion

6 weeks starting Weds Mar 3rd – April 7th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Participants will be shown how to be professional, present yourself well and to walk the catwalk with confidence.  The workshop is designed to help people with their poise and self-confidence.  The tutor will work together with the participants to devise a fashion parade to be performed in National Youth Week.

Reinventing Fashion – 9432 9515

5 week workshop

Weds Mar 3 – 31st

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

REinventing your wardrobe and sewing classe involve turning an old pair of pants into a skirt or an out of date shirt into a vest, for little or no cost.  The possibilities are absolutely endless.  You can be creative with the garments you own or buy them cheaply at your local charity shop.

Screen Actors Online

3 day Screen Acting Workshop

Fri 26th Mar- 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Sat 27th – Sun 28th Mar 10.00am – 5.00pm

Ages 13 – 17 year olds

$495 (discounts for booking online)

*Applications close Weds 10th Mar

During the 3 days of acting classes in Perth you will take part in practical exercises to build a greater awareness of story telling, character development and the business of film making.

Kickin Back Pool Party – 9285 4343

Fri 12th Feb

Ages: 8 – 16 year olds

6.00 – 9.00pm

• Live DJ
• Bungy Run
• Dive Boards
• Pool Inflatables
• Mechanic Surf Board
• Bommie Competition