Summer season for youth leadership wraps up in Nanaimo

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 8, 2015 1:30 PM

Summary

Another successful season has wrapped for 120 youth volunteers with the City of Nanaimo. For over 30 years the Leadership in Training (LIT) and Quest program has been giving local youth the training and skills needed for future employment. Youth volunteers earn hours towards their Career and Personal Planning credit & high school graduation requirements.

This year participants contributed to the community through outreach at summer day camps and classes, playground programs, libraries and community events.

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Key Points

13,400 volunteer hours were contributed to the community by participants of the Leadership in Training and Quest program.
Registration is now open for the Fall/Winter Leadership in Training and Quest Program. Those interested are encouraged to register early as it tends to fill up fast. For more information on LIT and Quest, email youth@nanaimo.ca.

Quotes

"It's been another successful season for our LIT/Quest participants. This program really is a great way for Nanaimo's youth to develop leadership skills, have fun and meet new friends!"

Megan Lum

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

The Leadership in Training program started in 1982. It runs twice per year; in the summer and the fall/winter.
The LIT program trains participants in areas such as customer service, public speaking and working with children.