Youth in Action Program

The Youth In Action program is designed for grades 10-12 students in South Surrey and White Rock who want to make a difference, get hands-on volunteer experience, and get involved with helping to make their community the healthiest possible.

Through the program, youth will take part in a variety of volunteer experiences, healthy lifestyle activities and learn how to organize, plan, and execute a fundraising event. Youth will also learn about different careers, job skills, and organizations from guest speakers at the monthly meetings.

IMPORTANT DATES

APR 1, 2025: Applications open

MAY 31, 2025: Application Deadline

JUNE 2025: Application review & phone interviews.

mid JULY 2025: Successful applicants notified.

SEP 2025 - JUN 2026: Program duration

IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS

Youth In Action Eligibility Checklist (PDF)

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Eligibility

The program is available to students who are in grades 10-12. Students who are currently in grade 9 and will be in grade 10 in September 2025 are eligible to apply.

Youth must attend one of the following schools in the South Surrey White Rock area:

Semiahmoo Secondary
Elgin Park Secondary
Earl Marriott Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy
Southridge School
Saint John Paul II Academy
Grandview Heights Secondary

Time commitment:

Youth In Action will run September 2025 to June 2026. The average time commitment per month is 5-7 hours. This time commitment is made up of activities such as the monthly program meeting, volunteer opportunities, and healthy lifestyle activities. Only three meetings can be missed throughout the entire year in order to stay in the program.

Cost of program: Free!

Membership

Youth In Action has 30 spots available per year and members are accepted through an application and phone interview process. Each youth can only be a member of the program for a maximum of two years and must reapply each year.

DOWNLOAD YOUTH IN ACTION ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST (PDF)

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Application Process

Applications for our next intake period open April 1, 2025 and the deadline to submit the application is May 31, 2025. All applications will be reviewed by the Community Engagement Officer and if successful, applicants will be contacted for a short phone interview. The short list of chosen applicants will then be reviewed by a committee of Peace Arch Hospital Foundation staff.

*Please note, due to the volume of applications received, only those selected to move forward in the process will receive a phone interview. Thank you!

Before you begin, download and review the Youth in Action Eligibility Checklist to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
Download and complete full application. Please ensure all sections are completed, along with signatures and letter(s) of support. Incomplete applications will be not considered.
Submit completed applications and required attachments to:
Amy Cross, Community Engagement Officer
Peace Arch Hospital Foundation
15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 2R4

Or, via email: amycross@pahfoundation.ca

Questions about the application process? Contact our Community Engagement Officer Amy Cross by email listed above.

Program Benefits

A certificate signed by the Foundation’s Executive Director and the Chair of the Board of Directors acknowledging you as a Youth In Action member
Hands-on experience in event planning
Experience in a variety of volunteer positions
Acknowledgement letters for volunteer hours
Three Healthy Lifestyle activities
Monthly guest speaker presentations on careers, job skills, and local organizations
Pizza Wrap-up Party