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Katimavik gives Canadians between 17 and 21 years old the unique opportunity to take part in an intensive 6 or 9 month volunteer service program.

As a Katimavik volunteer, you will work for not-for-profit organizations that play an important role in the development of Canadian communities. While on the program, you will live with 10 other young people in two or three different regions of the country. Katimavik allows you to develop your competencies, gain valuable work experience and discover new places while making a difference in communities across Canada.


Katimavik Classic – 9 months

For nine months you will volunteer in three communities across Canada and benefit from a stimulating learning process that focuses on developing competencies related to civic engagements, work experience, interpersonal relations, healthy lifestyle, cultural discovery, official languages and environmental stewardship.

6 month theme programs

Our 6 month programs follow the same volunteer service model as Katimavik Classic and are based on the same guiding principles as our 9 month program. Because of their shortened duration, these programs will focus on certain competencies which will be put into practice through community based activities.

Cultural Discovery and Civic Engagement

For six months you will volunteer in two distinct Canadian communities, one of which has a significant aboriginal population. This program is designed for youth who are interested in discovering the diversity of Canada while engaging in meaningful volunteer service activities. Volunteers will explore the geography, history, economy and socio-cultural makeup of their host communities.

Eco-citizenship and Active Living

For six months you will volunteer in two communities across Canada where you will put into practice the principles of eco-citizenship and a healthy lifestyle. This program gives participants the opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives that promote environmental stewardship and which meet the pressing ecological challenges of Canadian communities. Outdoor excursions and activities will focus on the discovery of the host region.

Second Language and Cultural Diversity

For six months you will volunteer in two communities: one Anglophone community in Western Canada and one Francophone community in Québec. This unique opportunity gives participants the chance to be immersed in an intense linguistic and cultural experience while engaging in meaningful volunteer service. Volunteers will also have the chance to stay with host families in each community in order to better understand the reality of their adopted region.

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