Another successful Summer for the LIT & Quest Program

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 15, 2016 9:48 AM

Summary

This summer 115 youth participated in the Leaders in Training and Quest program with the City of Nanaimo, following in the footsteps of local youth since 1982. Participants in this program receive training and skills needed for future employment and earn volunteer hours for Career and Personal Planning and high school graduation requirements.

This summer's youth contributed more than 9000 volunteer hours in the community at day camps, playgrounds, community special events, and so much more.

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Key Points

9300 volunteer hours were contributed to the community by participants in the Leaders in Training and Quest program.
Registration is now open for the Fall/Winter LIT and Quest program. Those interested are encouraged to sign up early as the program can fill up quickly.
For more information on the LIT & Quest program please email youth@nanaimo.ca or check out the youth section on the City of Nanaimo website.

Quotes

"It was such a great summer for the LIT & Quest program, once again. It is so encouraging to see such a large group of youth eager to learn leadership skills and volunteer their time in the community""

Grace Bell

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Grace Bell

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

250-756-5227

grace.bell@nanaimo.ca

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