Freedom Pass
Ride for Free with a Freedom Pass!
Youth ages 12 - 14 can get unlimited free rides within Mississauga on MiWay and unlimited free public swimming at City of Mississauga heated indoor and outdoor pools.
Mississauga.ca/freedompass
Youth Events
Looking for something to do in the city? The City of Mississauga has many exciting concerts, festivals, programs, classes and more for youth! Check out the links below to see all of the great things that your city has to offer!
Upcoming Events:
Rebel 16
Date: May 1 - 7, 2016
Details: A week-long youth-led celebration
Website:
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/discover/rebel
Register your youth-led celebration today on our website!
#Rebel16
Rebel 16 Kick-Off
Date: May 1, 2016
Details: Come out and kick-off Rebel Week at Clarkson Community Centre 12-3 pm, FREE food, entertainment and fun!
#Rebel16
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Sauga Block Party
Date: Friday, June 10, 2016
Details: Come out for an evening of fun, entertainment, and recreation from 6 pm to 11 pm at Celebration Square!
Want to get involved? Email youth.plan@mississauga.ca
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Limelight Association of
Young Artists
Limelight Association of Young Artists' mission is to connect aspiring young artists and provide them with the support, recognition and opportunities required for them to thrive.
Click here
for more information.
Celebration Square is a state-of-the-art event destination. With tons of things to do year round ranging from free concerts, outdoor movie nights, fitness and yoga classes, skating, open mic nights, you won't ever get bored. If you're looking for some down time, kick back with your laptop with free Wi-Fi throughout the square, and heated patio at the C-Cafe.
Click here free event listings and more.
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/celebrationsquare
Library programming
Mississauga's Library System has plenty of exciting tools and programs to offer. Whether it's borrowing books, CD's, DVD's or even video games, accessing the Internet, or finding volunteer opportunities, our libraries have it all. The library also offers book clubs, reading buddy programs, writing contests, Teen Advisory Groups and more!
Click here to browse our library catalogue and more.
Drop In
Looking to get active or find something to do afterschool? Our drop in page lets you find exactly what you're looking for quickly and easily. You'll be able to find sports programs, fitness centres, museum tours and more with the click of a button, customizing what you want to do, when you want to do it.
Click here for drop in schedules.
Arts & Culture
Mississauga is a place that promotes the talents of its artists and recognizes and shares its history. With art galleries and theatres, you'll be amazed at Mississauga's eye for the arts. Go to source for all kinds of information on art organizations, cultural industries, festivals, events and more!
Click here for more information.
Connect2rec
See what the City of Mississauga has to offer with
Connect2Rec
, the easiest way to register for City of Mississauga recreation programs. Register for fitness classes, first aid courses, leadership programs, dance classes and more with
Connect2Rec!
We are now on Instagram, follow us
here!
@saugayouth
Volunteer Opportunities
Rebel Week
Last year, 200 youth provided 1600 hours of volunteering during
Rebel Week
. All event organizers will receive volunteer hours for their time. Email
rebel.youth@mississauga.ca
to suggest or discover how else you can get involved during the week.
Making Mississauga "Youth-Friendly" is a big job and we need your help!
We are looking for a team of enthusiastic youth (ages 12-24) from our community to step up and make this happen!
Volunteers will be asked to:
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meet at least once a month
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work respectfully in a team environment
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come with an open mind and creative ideas
Any one who is interested in participating is encouraged to complete the Youth Movement Form. Please do your best to complete as much information as possible. If you are unable to complete, please ensure you have included a name and phone number and you will be contacted.
Youth Movement Advisory Application
Mississauga Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC)
Representing the Youth Voice in Mississauga, the Mississauga Youth Action Committee (MYAC) is always looking for passionate volunteers for their general membership as well as the MYAC Youth Assembly. MYAC hosts MYAC Connect - a youth networking event held once a month for youth ages 14-24, and the Youth Assembly - a forum for youth representing community centres, libraries and high schools around Mississauga to vote and discuss issues impacting the city. For more information on how to get involved please email
myac.miss@gmail.com
or visit
http://www.myacmississauga.com/
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Library Info
Get involved directly within your local library with one of the Teen Advisory Groups. Members assist library staff in creating captivating programs for young adults. If you love books, music or reading then join a Teen Advisory Group today and earn community service volunteer hours. Click here for more information on how to get involved.
Teen Advisory Group Application.
PCYI - Peel Children and Youth Initiative
PCYI - Peel Children and Youth Initiative Speak. Act. Be a game changer! PCYI Youth Advisory Council accepts volunteers each year. Are you passionate about making things better for young people in Peel? If you want to be a leader and a voice for youth, between the ages of 14-24 and actively reside in Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga, apply! For more information, contact Dor Assia, Youth Engagement & Research Coordinator, at dassia@pcyi.org.
Facebook & Twitter
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to check us out on Facebook, including photos, updates and more!
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Jobs FAQ
Check out some answers to commonly asked questions that you might have regarding how to get involved, what you can do to build your skills or who you can talk to for more information.
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External Job Postings
YMCA Access To Employment Program
Click here
for current opportunities available with various community partners!
MyCityCareer
The City of Mississauga has many employment opportunities available for youth within a wide range of areas.
Click here
to find out more on current, seasonal or future opportunities that might be available to you.
Summer Company
Are you a young entrepreneur looking to start your dream job and business? Whether you are starting or growing a small business or just thinking about it, the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC) can help you. Learn from small business professionals to Start Build and Grow your small business.
Summer Company Flyer
Click here
for more information of how the Mississauga Business Enterprises can help you!
Social Service Links
Click here
for contact details of important organizations that assist youth when needing to talk to someone, or just need more information on something.
Contact Us
We're always looking for feedback direct from Mississauga's youth. If you have a question, comment or just something to say, this is the place to go.
Get Started Now.
