ORDINARY PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT.

Each year, dozens of community members give their time to Youth for Change. Some spend an hour helping at an event, while others serve on committees, mentor students, photograph our all-nighters, cook meals, and return year after year because they’ve found a community they believe in.

Our volunteer program exists to bring these types of people together for a good cause. Whether you’re a parent, student, business owner, or community member looking to give back – there’s a place for you here.


Young woman smiling while handling chocolate pieces in a kitchen or food preparation area, wearing gloves and an ID badge.
Three men standing behind a DJ equipment setup with a gold and purple fringe backdrop at an event or party.
A group of women participating in a limbo game at a festive indoor event, with colorful lights and decorations in the background.
Two smiling women taking a selfie at a birthday celebration with gold and silver balloons in the background.
Two young adults, a woman with curly hair and glasses and a man with glasses, wearing matching blue T-shirts with a logo and name tags, are standing at a table with colorful plastic cups, bowls, and toys. They are in front of a vibrant, beach-themed backdrop with a lake, mountains, trees, and a deck chair. The woman is looking down, and the man is engaged with a small wire cage toy.
Three people standing together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera. The man on the left has gray hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt with a lanyard. The person in the middle has short dark hair, wearing a red T-shirt with a logo and a green lanyard. The woman on the right has shoulder-length dark hair, glasses, and is holding a phone; she wears a dark blue shirt with a lanyard. The background features red and white bunting, a stage with colorful lighting, and a yellow wall.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTS

An elderly man wearing a beige straw hat, red sunglasses, a tropical-patterned shirt, and a black beaded necklace, standing in front of a forest-themed backdrop, speaking or presenting to an audience.

HARRY ROCK

Harry has shot two radio shows with members of our youth team and serves as the MC of our all-nighter closing ceremony each year, bringing a special sense of community.

Volunteers serving food behind a cafeteria counter with children waiting in line, a poster on the wall, and food trays on the counter.

CHERYL WOOD

Cheryl has overseen our kitchen team for many years, ensuring all-nighter participants have delicious food and drinks to keep them energized.

A woman with long brown hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, wearing a blue t-shirt with a heart design and the words "We Dance" on it, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

KERI KLEE

Keri supports our all-nighter activity management team, and her son Brendon is a member of our YFC Youth team, too!

A smiling woman with long wavy red hair holding a professional camera with a large lens and flash; she is indoors with a dark background and green and purple lights.

JESS BEAUPRE

Jess has assisted our media team by capturing photos and videos at our all-nighters, beginning in 2022 and continuing through present day!

Two women, one with dark hair and the other with light hair and glasses, participating in an indoor event, possibly a dance class or workshop, with colorful decorations on the wall behind them.

LISA STAWASZ

Lisa has brought the community together through five years of fundraising events, and has volunteered for 100+ hours on our security team.

Woman sitting at a table with a laptop, water bottle, and event supplies, writing on a pink piece of paper, in a setting that appears to be a conference or workshop.

HOW OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE MAKING AN IMPACT:

CHECKING IN PARTICIPANTS

Decorated party room with tables covered in black tablecloths with 80s themed patterns, pink and green decorations, photos on a green and orange backdrop, and awards sign. Center of the back wall features numerous photos of a group event, with a sign indicating $16,500 awarded to recipients.

DECORATING FOR THE ALL-NIGHTER

People serving food in a cafeteria with children in line, behind a glass partition.

SERVING DELICIOUS PLATES OF FOOD

People serving themselves food from a buffet table at a social event in a decorated hall with string lights and draped curtains.

HOSTING FUNDRAISERS

Four people standing behind a kitchen counter with raw ground beef. The group includes two teenage girls, a woman, and a teenage boy, all smiling at the camera.

COLLABORATING WITH RECIPIENTS

A woman with blonde hair smiling and wearing a blue WMCQ INC shirt standing behind a table with WMCQ INC branding. The table has red wristbands, pens, and informational flyers. Behind her is a large vertical banner with the WMCQ INC logo and information about youth programs and charity fundraising, along with a collage of photos showing youth activities and events.

PROMOTING YFC IN SCHOOLS

and that’s just the start!

Behind every event are volunteers who make it happen. Depending on your interests and availability, you might...

  • Join an event planning committee

  • Cook or serve meals

  • Assist with registration and guest services

  • Share professional skills like photography, marketing, or graphic design

  • Mentor members of our Youth Team

  • Support our charity recipients throughout the year

  • Help with fundraising and community outreach


We offer both one-time commitments and ongoing opportunities to build an exciting future with us. We’re ready to chat and help you find a role that matches your interests, skills, and schedule.

Become a volunteer
A woman and man are posing for a photo at a carnival, with the woman pointing at the camera. The background features a brightly lit yellow and red carousel with a woman in a red shirt walking by.