On February 25, the CDI co-sponsored YOUth commuNITY (YOU-NITY) Talks: Volunteering with the Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society of Prince George. The event was part of their Setting the Stage for Girls and Young Women to Succeed program.

The goal of You-Nity Talks: Volunteering was to encourage community involvement and leadership among young women. The event provided an opportunity to share information, tell stories, and build connections among the participants and the volunteer organizations that were present. After a few short opening remarks, including a video message from Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, the participants engaged in table conversations about volunteer and leadership opportunities. Around 50 people attended the session.

The afternoon was a great success. Many ideas were brought forward that community organizations can incorporate into their volunteer programs in the future. The youth also benefited from hearing about the qualities that make great volunteers, and from connecting with organizations that do fun and meaningful work in the community.