Education
Environment
Funding
Government
National youth service

Katimavik receives the largest part of its funding from the federal government through the Department of Canadian Heritage. The organization is pursuing initiatives to diversify its funding, and also hopes to extend the scope of its program through new partnerships. 

Education

Katimavik’s mission is to educate youth through volunteer service. Partnerships with educational institutions are a natural alliance for our organization.

Agreement with Capilano College in North Vancouver, British Columbia

Katimavik, signed a partnership in early 2005 with Capilano College whereby university credits will be awarded to Katimavik program participants. Participants who complete the program and sign up for Capilano College’s Global Stewardship program are eligible to receive three credits within this program. The agreement applies to all past Katimavik participants.

“We are happy that Capilano College recognizes the educational value of the program,” said Jean-Guy Bigeau, Executive Director of  Katimavik. “I believe that Katimavik is a good match with the Global Stewardship program, which helps youth gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work for a non-governmental organization. The content of the Global Stewardship program goes along with our mission to foster the development of young Canadians through training, group interaction and volunteer work in communities.”

To receive these credits, you must apply to Capilano College online or fill out the application form and send it by mail to the college, or drop it off in person. Along with the application form, please send:

• The letter you received at the end of the program confirming your participation (original only, it will be returned to you once your registration is processed).
• Your most recent official academic transcripts from the high school and, if applicable, post-secondary institution that you have attended.
• A cheque or money order of $25 payable to Capilano College for the registration fee.

If you would like to transfer these credits to another college or CEGEP, please check with the registrar of the other establishment to ensure that the Capilano College credits are transferable.

Agreement with Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, British Columbia

In June 2004, Katimavik signed an agreement with Malaspina University-College to award university credits to Katimavik participants.

Participants who completed the program starting in the 2002-2003 program year and afterwards are eligible to receive three academic credits in the area of Recreation Management by applying to Malaspina University-College.

These credits can be used for general electives within a program of study at Malaspina or may be transferred to a program of study at another college or university.*

To receive the credits, you must fill out this registration form in full and mail it to Malaspina University-College along with:

• The letter you received at the end of the program confirming your participation (original only, it will be returned to you once your registration is processed).
• Your most recent official academic transcripts from the high school and, if applicable, post-secondary institution that you have attended.
• A cheque or money order of $30 payable to Malaspina University-College for the registration fee.

If you are using these credits for a program of study at Malaspina, please specify on the form which program you are in. They can be used for any degree or diploma that requires unspecified electives. If you do not wish to study at Malaspina, please write “unclassified studies” as your program choice. If you wish to transfer the credits towards your degree or diploma at another college or university, you must contact the registrar or admissions office at that specific school.  Be sure to inquire about their transfer procedure once you have received confirmation of your registration at Malaspina.

*Acceptance of Malaspina University-College credits for transfer varies from one school to another. Please check with your school’s Registrar or Admissions office for more details.

Environment

Katimavik strives to ensure  that at least 30% of its community partner projects are tied to an environmental organization. Which is why Katimavik is negotiating with Parks Canada to become a national environmental partner. 

Six national parks across the country are hosting groups of Katimavik participants to work on park projects. The participants are involved with heritage restoration projects as well important environmental protection projects.

Funding

Ford Canada manages Katimavik’s fleet of vehicles and is one of our loyal partners.

Worldwide, Ford employees help to protect the environment by participating in projects which give back to their communities. Examples of the many projects include:

• Wildlife at Work
• Earth Day
• Trees for Learning
• The Families and Nature Club
• From Plant to Park
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Day at the River

The Port of Montreal provides Katimavik with indirect financial assistance for Katimavik’s office expenses due to a special agreement regarding occupancy of its premises.

Government

The government of Canada, through the Department of Canadian Heritage, is proud to provide financial assistance to Katimavik.

National youth service

The International Association for National Youth Service (IANYS) is concerned with promoting excellence in national youth service around the world and aims to stimulate and facilitate the exchange of information about national youth service, and to help realize the promise of national youth service.

The concept of national youth service is increasingly taking a place alongside education and work as an activity for young people that is constructive in itself and an investment in the future. With forty member countries, including Canada (represented by Jean-Guy Bigeau, executive director of Katimavik), IANYS has held global conferences on national youth service in the United States in 1992, in Nigeria in 1994, Papua New Guinea in 1996, the United Kingdom in 1998, Israel in 2000, Argentina in 2002, and Ghana in 2004.

International Association for National Youth Service (IANYS)

The Global Service Institute is a community of organizations connected via human and technological networks around the globe whose mission is to increase research, promote policy and program development and establish a worldwide information network about service.

The emphasis of the Global Service Institute is on civic service in areas such as the environment, public facilities, education, arts and culture, community development, human services, public safety and disaster relief. Service opportunities occur through both governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Global Service Institute