The Youth and Volunteer Centre of Red Deer is a non-profit grass roots community based volunteer agency which has been serving Central Alberta for more than 40 years. The Youth and Volunteer Centre governs distinct independent programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club are two nationally affiliated organizations. The other programs within the agency include the 49th Street Youth Shelter, and Camp Alexo. Our mission at the Youth at the Youth and Volunteer Centre is to empower children and youth to develop confidence and skills for life through knowledge, healthy relationships and quality experiences.
Goodwill is a community based not for profit organization serving disabled and special needs persons. Goodwill opened their doors in 1949, and since then put in 86,706 hours of service helping the community by providing employment services, clothing donations, and volunteer experience. We enhance lives by providing meaningful employment and work experience.