(CSC) CANADA SERVICE CORPS PROJECTS

NDG OUTDOORS 2025 -2026

NDG Outdoors is funded by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 12-30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community.  Learn more at  https://www.canada.ca/en/services/youth/canada-service-corps.html

NDG OUTDOORS

Urban Impact Program (Ages 12–13)

Take the driver’s seat this season in our volunteer leadership program! Designed for motivated youth looking to develop personal leadership skills, Urban Impact Program empowers participants to plan and organize meaningful community service projects right here in NDG. Meeting weekly at the Benny Center, teams work alongside passionate mentors to organize workshops, build project plans, and lead local initiatives. Weekend sessions feature exciting outdoor activities, teamwork challenges, and certification courses—including First-Aid, Animation workshops, and outdoor skills—fostering resilience and a strong connection to nature.

  • Location: Benny Center
  • Schedule: Thursdays or Fridays, 18h – 21h (Regular Planning) + Scheduled Weekend Workshops/Outings
  • Commitment & Dates: Minimum 120 hours total; projects completed by March 31, 2027.
  • Cost: 100% Free (All costs fully covered by our Canada Service Corps grant through March 31, 2027).
  • Key Focus: Youth-led community projects, leadership workshops, First-Aid & Animation training, and weekend outdoor pursuits.

Urban Expedition Program (Ages 15–17)

Elevate your leadership, direct real civic change, and build advanced technical skills. Urban Expedition Program is an intensive volunteer leadership program for high-school youth ready to design, budget, and execute high-impact community and ecological projects in NDG. Meeting weekly at the Benny Center, participants collaborate with dedicated mentors to run project planning sessions, public advocacy, and leadership training. Weekend programming focuses on hands-on outdoor pursuits, resilience building, and official certifications—including First-Aid, Outdoor Certifications, and Animation workshops—building a standout portfolio for post-secondary and career pathways.

  • Location: Benny Center
  • Schedule: Thursdays or Fridays, 18h – 21h (Executive Planning) + Scheduled Weekend Workshops/Expeditions
  • Commitment & Dates: Minimum 120 hours total; projects completed by March 31, 2027.
  • Cost: 100% Free (All costs fully covered by our Canada Service Corps grant through March 31, 2027).
  • Key Focus: Advanced civic project direction, official First-Aid & Outdoor Certifications, animation training, team outdoor leadership, and community impact.

Recruitment 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN.