Calgary Future Ready & Volunteer Fair Connects Youth with Community Opportunities

Speakers: Crystal Sinclair, Women in Leadership, Jonathan Kusyanto, Life Saving Org, Christine Davies, NiGiNan Housing Ventures

The Women in Leadership Foundation and the Emerging Leaders Placement Project were proud to host the Calgary Future Ready & Volunteer Fair at the beautiful Calgary Public Library, bringing together youth, community organizations, and leaders dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation.

The event provided young people with the opportunity to network, explore volunteer placements, learn about career pathways, and connect with organizations making a difference in their communities. Through conversations with local non-profits and community leaders, attendees gained valuable insight into how they can develop leadership skills, build experience, and create positive change through volunteerism.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the incredible organizations that joined us and helped make the event such a success:

• Life Saving Organization

• NiGiNan Housing Ventures

• Women in Leadership Foundation

• Emerging Leaders Placement Project

• Between Friends

• EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society

• Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

• Distress Centre Calgary

• Calgary Opera

Your commitment to supporting youth and strengthening our communities made a lasting impact on everyone who attended.

A special thank you to the Calgary Public Library for providing such a welcoming and inspiring space for youth to connect, learn, and explore future opportunities.

We would also like to recognize and thank our incredible volunteers and photographers whose dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work helped make this event such a success. Your support helped create a welcoming environment where youth could build connections, explore opportunities, and engage with community leaders.

Special Thanks To Our Volunteers and Event Team

• Sukhmani Khaira

• Naveksha Hardwaj

• Zia Jaura

• Leanna Somoza

• Aprana Ayyalasomayajula

• Alice Coatu

Special Thanks To Our Photographers

• Husnain Mahmood

• Prabhdeep Singh

• Walter Whyt

Your contributions helped capture the energy, excitement, and meaningful connections that made this event such a memorable experience.

Events like the Future Ready & Volunteer Fair demonstrate the power of collaboration between community organizations and youth. Together, we are helping young people build confidence, gain valuable experience, and discover pathways to leadership, employment, and community engagement.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, exhibited, and supported this event. We look forward to continuing to create opportunities for youth across Calgary and beyond through the Emerging Leaders Placement Project.

To learn more about this incredible project please visit: www.leaderscanada.ca

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