Mentor Today, Inspire Tomorrow— Be a YLTP 2026 Volunteer!

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 on October 1, 2025

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to join our team and make a difference. 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to invest in the next generation of leaders? The Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP), our flagship diocesan youth initiative, is returning in March 2026—and we’re inviting YOU to join the volunteer leadership team! 

Each year, YLTP gathers youth from across the diocese for a transformative four-day residential experience of leadership development, community building, and faith formation. The program is deeply shaped by our diocesan Mission Action Plan (MAP), which calls us to be Christ-centred, hope-filled, and missionally focused as we follow God’s lead into the future. In the spirit of our diocesan vision—Called to Life, Compelled to Love—YLTP equips young people to grow in faith, discover their gifts, and live out God’s mission in their communities. 

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting youth who are already stepping up as leaders, walking alongside them as mentors, role models, and guides. Whether you’re passionate about leading discussions, sharing your expertise, offering hospitality, or simply being present with youth, there’s a place for you on the team. 

Volunteer opportunities include full-time or one-day volunteers, workshop leaders, part-time supervision, overnight cabin leaders, and on-call support roles. 

Program Dates: Sunday, March 15, 2026 (arrival 2:00 PM) – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (departure 5:00 PM)
Location: Canterbury Hills Camp, Dundas 

All volunteers are required to fill out the online application form and provide an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check (PRC) dated within the last three years. Applications will be reviewed by the volunteer recruitment committee, with selection announcements sent in early December 2025. 

For more information, contact Sarah Bird, Missional Formation Coordinator, Anglican Diocese of Niagara at: sarah.bird@niagaraanglican.ca  

Join us for a fun and rewarding ministry experience and walk alongside the amazing young leaders who are already making a difference in our diocese. 

  • Sarah Bird is Program Consultant for Children, Youth, and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Niagara. Sarah’s work upholds loving and inclusive faith communities that welcome diverse families including children of varying abilities, faith experiences, and church affiliation.