Vancouver - Let's Advocate Workshop

Bridges to the Future Vancouver February Event

Topic: Let's Advocate (an advocacy workshop)

 

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011

Time: 1pm-330pm

Location: Riley Park Community Centre, E30th Avenue and Ontario, Vancouver, BC (map: www.rileypark.ca/contact)

Description: Building on the success of the January Bridges event where youth set goals for themselves, the February Bridges event will provide tools and skills to youth to enable them to advocate for themselves in the community. Chris Hofley, our Guest Speaker, will talk about his success with advocacy in the community. Youth will received an advocacy workbook, published by Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and gain skills to advocate for themselves. Youth who have advocated for themselves in the past are encouraged to attend to share their experiences and knowledge.

In addition to learning about advoccy, Bridges youth will network, socialize and munch on snacks!

RSVP: Please let Kim know that you will be attending by Monday, Feb21, 2011. Her e-mail is kim.stewart@muscle.ca and phone number is 604.742.2155.

Transportation directions:Parking is available around the community centre which is located at the South East corner of E30th and Ontario.
Expo/Millenium Line: From Main Street Station (at Main and Terminal), take 3 MAIN (heading south) to E33^rd avenue. Walk from E33^rd and Main to E30^th and Ontario (10 minutes)

Canada Line: Get off at King Edward Station at King Edward and Cambie. Walk to 30^th and Ontario (15 minutes) Please contact Kim (kim.stewart@muscle.ca) for futher directions or if you have any concerns.

Food: Please let Kim know of any dietary concerns.

Thank you to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for donating this venue.