Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 34 C i t y o f N a n a i m o QUEST Youth Leadership P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n & C u l t u r e YOUTH LEADERSHIP Over 40 Years of Creating Community Leaders! P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n & C u l t u r e C i t y o f N a n a i m o LIT Youth Leadership LIT (Leaders in Training) 13-18 YEARS Receive training on what it means to be a leader and have a job, as well as how to work with children. After completing the orientation, you will attend “LIT University” and delve into the specifics of leading games, working as a team, painting faces and basic resume writing and interview skills. Once you have completed training, you will choose from a variety of placement options and volunteer. Next session starts in June. • Earn hours towards high school graduation requirements • Get hands-on work experience in a variety of different settings • Develop your leadership skills • Learn about creating an effective resume and cover letter • Contribute to your community • Have the opportunity to work as a team • Meet other volunteers and make new friends LOOKING FOR INFO? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/LIT Register starting in March! QUEST 14-18 YEARS Have you completed the Leaders in Training (LIT) Program and want to continue developing your leadership skills? If so, our Quest program is for you! Next session starts in June. • Further develop your leadership skills • Get an opportunity to assist with training the LIT volunteers • Have more responsibility • Get your first choice at volunteer placement sign-up night • Have the chance to define your area of interest