New program aimed at attracting youth volunteers to SFCS

Jeff Green | Oct 18, 2017

Southern Frontenac Community Services is launching a new program this fall. The Youth Volunteer Program is aimed at fostering connections with students at nearby Sydenham High School with the clientele of the agency.
Andy White, newly arrived in South Frontenac, has a wealth of experience working with youth. She will be running groups at Sydenham High School on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 5:00.

“The groups will learn a bit about the agency and what opportunities there are to volunteer, and they will have a chance to explore for themselves and decide what they would like to engage in” she said.
The youth will also be able to count the volunteer hours towards their 40 hour requirement to graduate, but White says there is more to it than that.
“It is an opportunity for young people to make a difference, to take leadership roles in events they would like to support.”

SFCS runs a meals on wheels program, diners clubs, a food bank, and many other services and special events out of the Grace Centre, which is located just up the hill from Sydenham High School.
“It is an ideal location for students to help out at,” said White.

Some of the students who have already come forward, have built centre pieces for a dinner this week.
The project is funded by a Township of South Frontenac Community grant, and if it sees some success, the agency will look for some further funding to keep it going. They are looking for some interested high school students who want to make a difference in the local community.

To contact Andy White at SFCS call 613-374-6477, extension 307 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.