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At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York, we are committed to meeting the needs of young people in our community. To do this effectively, want to hear from youth directly. That means YOU!

By completing this survey, you will help inform our future programming, events, and mentoring opportunities that we can provide to young people just like you!

This survey is anonymous and is open to youth between the ages of 8-24.

OPTIONAL: If you want to be entered into a draw to win 1 of 4 $25 e-gift cards, please enter your email or phone number below.

After submitting the survey you will be directed to another optional form where you can enter your name and contact info to learn more about our *New* Youth Advisory. Thank you for taking the time to make a BIG impact!

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If you want to be entered into the draw for a $25 e-gift card, please enter either your email or phone number below. This is not required.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Which age group do you belong to?(Required)





Which municipality do you live in?(Required)
Select all that apply to you.













Have you participated in any Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel and York Programs before?(Required)



How long have you been with BBBSPY?(Required)




YOUR COMMUNITY

In this section, think about what works well for youth in your community and what doesn’t work at all.

Actually, this isn’t an issue in my area This is an issue for some, but not all This is a big problem in my area This is a huge problem that needs to be addressed right away!
Lack of safe spaces to hang out
Limited employment opportunities
Activities I want to do are too expensive
Not enough positive role models
Not enough positive role models who look like me
Lack of mental health support
Too much crime or violence
Not enough acceptance for people from different groups

For example; counselling, mental health support, faith-based support, sports, arts, academics, cultural identity, youth leadership, community centre, youth hub, library.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

In this section, think about motivates you to get involved in making change. We know that if we want to effectively engage youth in making an impact, they deserve to get something out of it too.

Not Important Not Sure Important
Developing leadership skills
Gaining self-confidence
Adding experience to my resume/CV
Attending skill-building workshops
Acquiring various training certificates
Learning about mental health
Having spaces for people my age to hangout
Learning how to support my friends
Having artistic activities to participate in
Having athletic activities to participate in
Having a Mentor to teach me new things and support me
Being able to mentor someone younger
Making new friends outside of school
Having events for me and my family to go to
Having a safe space to go to where I am celebrated for who I am
Getting involved in my local community
Feeling like I’m a part of something bigger than me
Financial compensation for my time

BIG IMPACT

In this section, think about ways you would like to help inform change in your community.

For example; changes to our programs and services, who we serve, the events we host, our marketing, staff training, volunteer recruitment.

Have we missed something in trying to capture Youth Voice? Do you have any suggestions on what can we do to correct this?

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEW YOUTH ADVISORY

If you’re interested in continuing to share your voice with us and you’re between the ages of 14-24 years old, check out the link on the next page to learn more about our new Youth Advisory.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our Youth Voice survey, the information gathered will really help us better understand and meet the needs of young people in our community!
And thank you for your help in creating a world where every young person can realize their full potential.

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We recognize the importance of language and its impact on inclusivity and representation.  We acknowledge that our organizational name reflects the gender binary and does not fully honor the experiences of trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. However, BBBSPY is deeply committed to creating an inclusive and affirming environment where all identities are reflected in the work we do. We proudly welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ Mentors, Mentees, and staff members, and we are dedicated to advancing the development of PRISM—a service created by and for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

 

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