Step Up Youth Program

The 2019/20 program began in September 2019. We are no longer accepting applicants for the 2019/20 program.

The Step Up Youth Program offers high school students aged 14-18 an opportunity to “Step Up, and….”

• C.A.R.E. (practice Island Health’s C.A.R.E. values - Courage, Aspire, Respect, Empathy)
• Learn about healthcare, mentoring for clinical and non-clinical careers
• Lead by leading programs and activities, creating new programs

For the 2020/21 school season:

• Applications can be submitted for next year until June 30, 2020
• Interviews will take place in July 2020, at select sites that have the Step Up Youth Program
• There will be an in-service training day on August 20 2020 at RJH, VGH, and NRGH.
• There are other opportunities for youth outside of the Step Up Youth program at other sites. Please see opportunities: https://www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources/volunteer-opportunities
 

The Step Up Youth Program is offered at the following sites: 

South Island

• Royal Jubilee Hospital  
• Victoria General Hospital 

Central Island

• Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
• Cowichan District Hospital
• West Coast General Hospital
• Trillium Lodge Long Term Care Home

North Island

Step Up Youth Program is not offered at this time, but please check other volunteer opportunities for youth in Comox Valley, or Campbell River