OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday, 9AM - 2PM
DUNNVILLE YOUTH IMPACT
CENTRE, INC.
215 Chestnut Street
Dunnville, ON. N1A 2H2
CANADA
P: 905-774-6233
Registered charity #10727-0472-RR0001
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our programs
Drop-In
(ages 12-18)
WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
@ 6:00PM - 9:00PM
The Centre provides a safe place for youth who can connect with peers facing similar challenges in an environment of acceptance and belonging.
Youth interact with caring volunteers who are interested in building relationships and investing time.
Youth can shoot hoops, play Xbox, pool and table tennis. Kids can enjoy games, reading, and using the computers. They are also able to get help with homework and day-to-day issues that they face.
Snacks and refreshments are always provided.
who we are
The Youth Impact Centre is a Christian organization that seeks to serve the needs of youth in our community by providing them with a sense of belonging and purpose, in a safe environment; equipping them for life's journey.
We are a non-profit, charitable organization, building relationships with youth through activities, programs and mentorship.
We also partner with various organizations to strive to encourage the lives of youth.
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Do you have a heart for the youth of Dunnville?
Consider volunteering!
Areas to Consider:
Drop-In
Girls Group
Mentoring a youth
Special events and trips
Cleaning and light Maintenance
Providing baking/dinner/snacks
Do you have a skill you would like to share/teach?
Woodworking
Cooking/Baking
Bicycle Repair
Arts/Crafts
Music
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Registered charity #10727-0472-RR0001
Board
Cynthia Buist - Chair
Rik Reinink - Vice chair
Christy VanderVelde - Secretary
Herm DeRuiter - Treasurer
Ray Van Huizen - Director
Mitchell McQuillen - Director
Chris Hessels - Director
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Staff
Bonnie Laman – Executive Director
Erin Clark – Office Manager
Erica Hopman - Children's Programming
Mentoring
Mentoring
What is the value of mentoring?
Mentoring gives a young person the surety that there is someone who cares about them. They know they are not alone in the challenges that they face.
They have a friend who, as a youth once themselves, has experienced much of what they are now facing and who is willing to guide and help.
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What Mentors Do:
- Provide stability
- Help keep the student in school and regularly attending
- Help with homework (thus improving the student’s academic skills.)
- Improve the mentee’s self-esteem and self-worth
- Guide the student toward an appropriate career choice and teach them how to seek - and keep - a job
- Be there to listen and give guidance and love
Mentors do not replace parents, guardians or teachers. They do not make decisions for the youth. Mentors help define goals for the youth and help them find ways to achieve those goals. This should be a flexible relationship that responds to both the mentor’s and youth’s needs.
CONTACT US
Phone: 905-774-6233
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