ABOUT US

Since 2015, YIV has grown its programs, volunteers, and scope immensely. With 500 community members and counting, YIV not only strives to make further impacts, but also spread their mission to more communities.

OUR IMPACT

ACCESSIBILITY

Making community opportunities available for children and youth

CONNECTIONS

Fostering bonds between volunteers, families, communities, and audiences around the world

GROWTH

Providing a space for self-development and fulfilling experiences

GIVING BACK

Launching fundraising initiatives to make a difference towards meaningful world causes

FOUNDING STORY

Turning Passions Into Action

Six years ago, amidst the growing popularity of volunteerism among youth, the service itself had also grown monotonous. Our founders, seeing passionless volunteers present only for credit and recognition, and not fueled by any larger meaning or objective, launched an organization driven to provide enriching service opportunities from start to finish: Youth Initiative Vancouver. Through passion, a group of high-school students brought this dedication to life, prepared to engage hundreds of youth volunteers in not only giving back to communities but undergoing profound personal growth. Today, the organization continues to operate under the same postulate of moving forward together, gathering youth through initiative, and cultivating leadership and community awareness.