Katimavik: National Experience
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Volunteer programs
Requirements
Duration
- 3-6 months
Minimum age
17
Maximum age
25
Age notes
Volunteers must be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the start of the program.
Student status required
No
Language notes
Proficiency in English and/or French
Certification
Certification
Katimavik Completion Certificate
Pricing
Price range
- under $1000
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Airfare
- Airport pick-up
- Entrance fees
- Ground transport
- Insurance
- Language classes
- Meals
- Orientation
Funding information
In order to ensure that Katimavik’s programs remain accessible to all Canadian youth, Katimavik has no fee requirements.
Katimavik is Canada's leading youth service organization, and the National Experience offers a life-changing opportunity for youth, ages 17-25, to explore Canada, make new friendships, gain valuable work experience, and contribute to positive change through volunteerism and active Indigenous reconciliation. For over 40 years, Katimavik has brought young adults together to learn, to exchange culture and language, and to help build stronger communities across Canada. Over 5 months, participant-volunteers live in a "Katimavik house" with 10 other youth in 2 host communities. Through the development of life skills, experiential learning, and civic engagement, they gain competencies to become engaged leaders.