Kitchener Youth Crew
The Kitchener Youth Crew gives kids aged 12 to 17 a chance to help out at youth drop-in programs at their local community centre. It’s a great way to earn volunteer hours, meet other youth and improve your community.
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How the crew helps
Youth Crew members help our youth drop-in programs by:
- helping with set-up and clean-up
- leading sports and other activities
- helping program participants resolve issues and conflicts
- mentoring younger volunteers and program participants
Join the crew
Joining the crew is a great way to:
- earn volunteer hours
- meet people from across the city
- build leadership and employment skills
- earn a great reference
- use your time to benefit others
Thank you for your enthusiasm and interest in volunteering with the Kitchener Youth Crew for Summer 2026. We have received an overwhelming number of registrations and have now reached our volunteer capacity for the season.
We appreciate your interest and encourage you to reconnect with us in September 2026 regarding future volunteer opportunities.
If you need a letter confirming your volunteer hours, please send us an email.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.