Opportunity Details

Volunteer with us to help students craft college essays or prepare scholarships applications, tutor one-on-one after school or help our staff with events and communications. Breakthrough offers a variety of opportunities throughout the year to get involved. Based on the different opportunities, all volunteers will be given initial trainings and tips to help guide them through the volunteer process and experience. Please note, Breakthrough volunteer opportunities take place at a variety of locations in addition to the Breakthrough office. Therefore, reliable transportation is required.

Opportunity Details

We need to borrow clothing for our 12th grade students to model at this event. We are also seeking volunteers to work with our 12th grade models that evening.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Event Volunteers Needed!
Do you want to help inspire, equip and empower young entrepreneurs to explore their potential? We are building a volunteer team for the Western Canada Young Entrepreneur Showcase (WCYES) and we want you!

On May 14th, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, WCYES will bring together 500+ students from across the province. Make history with us as we celebrate, inspire, and showcase Western Canada’s brightest and most engaged young entrepreneurs and innovators aged 10-18.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Set up and take down
Participant registration
Social media
Photobooth attendants
Timekeeping & facilitating pitches
Info booth attendants
Coat check attendants
A/V Support (no experience required)
Event App Support (no experience required)
And much more!

Whether you’re a working adult, retiree, college or university student, we’d love your help! What better way to give back to our community than by investing in our youth? Volunteering at WCYES provides a fantastic learning and networking opportunity while empowering youth to succeed and thrive.

To sign up: http://timecounts.org/wcyes

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Full Day	no limit	n/a	n/a
Morning	no limit	n/a	n/a
Afternoon	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This event will have college admissions representatives come together to meet one-on-one with our high school students and parents to talk about their respective colleges and answer questions. This is a vital event that our high school students need in order to understand how the initial college process works, to ask necessary questions to the college reps and get as much information from different colleges that they can obtain in order to make a sound decision which will change their lives.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This event is held after prom ends. It's purpose is to provide a safe, fun place for high school students to go to celebrate after prom ends.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
After Prom Setup	no limit	n/a	n/a
After Prom	no limit	n/a	n/a
After Prom Clean Up	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Event Volunteers Needed!
Do you want to help inspire, equip and empower young entrepreneurs to explore their potential? We are building a volunteer team for the Western Canada Young Entrepreneur Showcase (WCYES) and we want you!

On May 14th, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, WCYES will bring together 500+ students from across the province. Make history with us as we celebrate, inspire, and showcase Western Canada’s brightest and most engaged young entrepreneurs and innovators aged 10-18.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Set up and take down
Participant registration
Social media
Photobooth attendants
Timekeeping & facilitating pitches
Info booth attendants
Coat check attendants
A/V Support (no experience required)
Event App Support (no experience required)
And much more!

Whether you’re a working adult, retiree, college or university student, we’d love your help! What better way to give back to our community than by investing in our youth? Volunteering at WCYES provides a fantastic learning and networking opportunity while empowering youth to succeed and thrive.

To apply: timecounts.org/wcyes

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Full Day	no limit	n/a	n/a
Morning	no limit	n/a	n/a
Afternoon	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

This activity showcases the instrumental music progress of the band students in the Jeannette Band Program. Bands perform for parents and friends. Money earned at this event helps pay for instruments and supplies that keep the program running.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Jeannette JHS Spring Band Concert	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The “Hankey Hop” is a 50s themed family event that will include food, games and entertainment with over 500 people expected in attendance. We will also be having our scholastic book fair at the same time. We are looking for volunteers to support this event by manning concession booths, supervising kids on inflatables, helping sell and distribute tickets, provide extra eyes and support at the book fair and help with set up and break down. Proceeds from the Hankey Hop will go to support the many PTSA sponsored activities such as primary music, art masters, and field trips. Proceeds from the book fair will go to support scholastic materials in the classroom and supplement our library with new books. We will provide all volunteers with food and appreciate any help you can provide!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Carnival/Book Fair Help	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	10	n/a	n/a