Customer Service tells you what the Youth Participation Shop is all about, how it was developed and the guiding principles behind it.		You've entered the "1 Stop Youth Participation Shop"! Inside, you'll find everything you need for effective youth participation. We've decided to use a Supermarket metaphor to help you navigate this site. What's the connection? Good question! Well, meaningful youth participation is a lot like a good meal… You need lots of: different ingredients some utensils and time and energy to create a tasty dish. The same few things make for a winning youth participation recipe. So what do you do? Make a shopping list and include the items you think are appropriate to your need to get young people involved. Next, surf the store sections for helpful information, sample models, and relevant links. Finally, take your shopping cart of ideas and examples home and apply them to your project, organization, or community. Don't be afraid to experiment… some of the world's best cuisine was discovered by accident! One more thing, nobody likes to eat the same thing ALL the time, so remember to try a variety of ideas and approaches… it's the only way you're bound to get award winning results!
In the Bakery you can check out some examples of different youth advisory committees, councils and boards from across the country
The Deli is all about hiring young people. Here you'll find some helpful information about hiring, training and evaluating young staff.
The Dairy section is where you'll find tons of ideas for projects or events that youth can do and be involved with.
Need to find information about youth? Or do you want to conduct your own opinion poll or survey about youth? You'll find all the information you need to get started in the Produce section.
Not sure what Youth Participation means and need a little background information, look in Snack Food for a definition of the different degrees of participation.
To check out what's happening in your community, visit the Special Features where you'll find an inventory of innovative youth projects around BC.
Don't forget to go through the Check Out stand before you leave the shop. This will tell you the resources needed for the different types of youth involvement.
Have something to say? Have a question to ask? Leave it in the Sip n'Say
Feel like surfing or want some examples of other exciting organizations or projects? You'll find lots of stuff at the Gas Bar.
Shoppers will help adults better support the youth they collaborate with and to help youth become aware of the support that is available.