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Environmental Youth Corps
Richmond Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) recruiting teens to help out with local projects this summer. The EYC provides revitalizes environmentally sensitive areas and restores marshes. The EYC also educates and raises awareness among residents about environmental issues. Six paid positions are available. Submit resume and cover letter to Cambie Community Centre by June 5. Volunteers are all welcome. Info: Lisa Acosta at 273-3394.
Job-hunting services
Delta Youth Services and Richmond Youth Service Agency host an innovative internship program for young adults ages 17-29. Info: Shauna or Tracey at 946-0324.
Navy League Cadets and Sea Cadets
Navy League of Canada: Cadets for 10-13-year-olds and Sea Cadets, 12-19 years. Navy League parade every Tuesday evening. Sea Cadet parade every Wednesday evening at the Cadet Training Centre, 7411 River Rd. Info: 270-3231 (evenings).
Richmond/South Delta Youth Internship Program
Information sessions on employment program for young adults 17-29 who reside in Richmond or South Delta. Info/registration: 946-0324.
Royal Canadian Army Cadets
2947-12 Service battalion welcomes boys and girls ages 12-18, to gain confidence and leadership skills. Meet Wednesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Col. Sherman Armories No. 4 and Alderbridge. Drop ins welcome. Info., call Major Appelton at 420-7711.
692 Air Canada Air Cadet Squadron
Recruiting young men and women ages 12-15. Cadets meet Thursday evenings, 6-9:30 p.m. at The Air Canada maintenance Hangar, 5530 Miller Rd. Info: 231-6912 or Pam at 277-1107.
Interact Club
Rotary service club for youths ages 14 - 18, will work on two major projects every year that serve Richmond and promote international understanding. Info: Philip Li at 689-3333 or 278-9649.
Leadership training
Offered through the Thompson community centre for youths ages 13 to 17. Info: 272-5338.
Steveston community centre youth programs
The Youth Council is looking for new members between 13-18 years old to help plan fall events. Info on this and upcoming programs: Suzanne at 277-6812
Teen Bereavement Support Group
Group for those between 12 and 18 who have lost a friend or family member. Group meets at Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of every month, led by a trained facilitator from the Richmond Hospice Association. Call 279-7140.
Teen Challenge Car Market
Shellmont Plaza, 11080 Williams Rd. every Saturday and Sunday 9-3 p.m. Sellers can donate $5 per day or $10 for two days. All proceeds go to B.C. Teen Challenge to fund anti-drug programs. Info: 241-4774.
Wooley S.O.K.S.
Outdoor club for people 13-18 years, sponsored by the Richmond Fitness Association. Lose the remote control and give Wayne a call at 270-3636.
Youthline
No problem is too big for the team of trained youth workers. Need some help or just someone to listen? Call the free and confidential service at 583-2433.
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