YVM Scholarship Fair

Entering college and university? Interested in seeing what 4 years of hard work can get you? There’s a scholarship for everyone! This event aims to act as a liaison between the youth of Markham and scholarship opportunities.Learn more here.

Markham Youth Jobs (MYJ)!

MYJ is looking for innovative youth looking to help their fellow youth in the pursuit of employment. A director of communication, marketing and social media coordinator are needed. More info and sign up here!

Welcome to Youth Volunteer Markham

Are you a Youth looking to get involved in the community? YVMarkham can help you through our local volunteer posting, scholarship calendar and much more! Get involved today!


30
Jul

An Introduction to CanYouth: News for youth, all by youth

What is CanYouth? Can Youth is a non-profit organization based in Markham Ontario that was created by youth for the purpose of serving and aiding youth all across Canada. The fundamental mission of the organization revolves around the rhetorical question; “Can Youth?” As a collective, CanYouth believes that the current generation of youth really CAN [...]

08
Jul

Paint-A-Thon

You’ve ran, you’ve skipped, now it’s time to paint! Introducing… Paint-A-Thon! On Saturday, July 16, 2011, an ordinary outdoor parking lot at the Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Blvd) will transform into a mini arts village, featuring real-time painting by artists and local artisan vendors. Registered teams will come together to paint on four-by-five feet large [...]

03
Jul

Just Start Something!

We all get those random ideas that come to mind once in a while. While its great to dream and imagine these ideas, nothing actually gets done unless you follow through with them. Aristole once said, “We learn by doing.” And that’s very much true. Too often we get caught up in our ideas and [...]

16
May

What the MYTF means to me.

The Markham Mayor’s Youth Task Force (MYTF) is hands down one of the best youth councils in Canada if not the world. That’s a pretty bold statement but I feel as if I have enough proof to back it up. In case you’re not familiar with the MYTF here’s a quick blurb about it. The [...]

05
Apr

That Misleading Average

Midterm report cards are right around the corner and all we can hope for is a high number on a sheet of paper. They higher the number, the better you’re doing in the course. Your grade will include all of your assignments and tests, and will indicate if you need to step up, or keep [...]

05
Dec

Ringing in Change

As we see the snow slowly start to creep into our weather forecasts, one can only realize that winter is knocking at our door. Before we know it, our town will be beautifully blanketed in white and our hills and ponds will be ready for sledding and skating. As much as you we love our Canadian winter, it definitely wouldn’t be the same without the holiday season. A season that emphasizes community and giving, there is no better time to get involved in a cause you are passionate about than right now.