Kids Help Phone Youth Council

Kids Help Phone, Canada's free 24/7 e-mental health service for young people, runs a National Youth Council of members from across the country. Members meet online each month to share ideas, collaborate on projects and help shape how the organisation supports youth mental health and well-being. It is a volunteer role for a one-year term, open to young people aged 14 to 24, and no previous council experience is needed.

What you get:

• A welcoming community of youth who care about mental health and well-being
• Leadership experience in a collaborative, supportive environment
• Training, mentorship and skill-building support from Kids Help Phone staff
• Volunteer hours on projects that reach young people across Canada
• The chance to share your ideas and watch them grow into real initiatives

What you'll do:

• Join one two-hour virtual council meeting each month
• Take part in at least one of three committees, on one or two main projects per term
• Help develop youth-facing content, campaigns and events that raise awareness for youth mental health
• Provide input on youth engagement and emerging trends affecting young people
• Optional summer activities from June to August 2027, as decided by the council

Key dates:

• Applications close Monday, November 16, 2026
• Term runs January 2027 to December 2027 (one-year term, members may reapply each year)
• Optional summer activities June to August 2027

More information:

• Full role description, commitment and how to apply on the Kids Help Phone National Youth Council page

• Residing in Canada for the duration of the term
• Legally eligible to participate in volunteer opportunities in Canada
• Ideally 14 to 24 years old during the term
• Able to commit 4 to 8 hours per month, including one two-hour meeting plus two to six hours of project and committee work
• Passionate about youth mental health and willing to take initiative in a collaborative team