About
We are Battlefords Concern For Youth, a non-profit charitable organization that has been providing outreach and mentorship services to youth in our community since 1989. Our organization was formed by members of the community as a response to escalating gang activity, homelessness, and youth crime. It was believed that the issues surrounding Battlefords youth were worsening due to the lack of community involvement and a lack of activities for youth to participate in. Battlefords Concern For Youth, Inc. was initially only meant to be a three-year program; however, due to its success, this organization has been able to acquire and maintain funding and grants from a number of different organizations in order to keep us running. The Ministry of Social Services is our largest source of funding at this time.
Concern For Youth’s mission is to use a proactive approach to assist youth in making responsible decisions, to act as a liaison between youth and community programming, raise the profile of youth issues in the community, and identify the needs of youth and current gaps in service.
Our governing board of directors includes representatives from many different organizations throughout the Battlefords. The agencies that currently represent our Board of Directors includes: advisories from Ministry of Social Services and the Town of Battleford, BGC, Mental Health and Addictions, as well as community members.
Our organization is unique as we do not operate under the umbrella of any other organization. Rather, our organization operates independently while partnering with other agencies throughout the Battlefords in an effort to assist youth and their families. Our organization continues to grow and evolve, continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of Battlefords youth.
Our Staff
Work With Us
You do not currently have any job openings.
Volunteer With Us
You must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer with Battlefords Concern For Youth.
Volunteer Process
- Complete the form below
- We will contact you to arrange an in-person interview with our Executive Director
- You will need to acquire a recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. Battlefords Concern For Youth will provide you with a letter so you only need to pay $15 at City Hall
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below or email executivedirector@concernforyouth.ca with any questions.
Our Board of Directors
Jennifer Schmidt, Chair
Lisa Chapman, Vice Chair
Miguel Fenrich, Secretary
Erin Munn, Treasurer
Cst. Josh Trefry, Director
Natasha Deren, Advisory Seat
Kevin Russell, Advisory Seat
Thomas (Bill) Ironstand, Advisory Seat