We empower youth in grades 9–12 to lead real community change through grantmaking, fundraising, and leadership development in the Waterloo Region.
View the FundraiserSince 2013, we’ve granted over $50,000 to 10 local charities.
Team Teens isn't your average high school club. We are a program of SVP Waterloo Region that treats youth as the professionals they are. Our members gain over 40 volunteer hours a year while making friends and learning about the systemic issues facing Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge.
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From the Multicultural Market to Cocoa for a Cause, our members design and execute professional-scale fundraisers to build our community grant pool.
Teens hold the power. Our members review applications and visit local charities to decide exactly where our $50,000+ impact fund is allocated.
Beyond volunteering, we provide high-school students with real-world experience in board governance, financial literacy, and community advocacy.
Our student leaders collaborate across fundraising, grantmaking, and outreach to create meaningful impact in the Waterloo Region.
Leads strategy, team operations, and partnership planning across Team Teens initiatives.
Coordinates member development and oversees community-facing projects and events.
Designs campaign plans and helps members execute high-impact fundraising events.
Facilitates charity research, proposal review, and youth-led grant allocation decisions.
Builds relationships with local organizations and promotes Team Teens in schools.
Plans experiences that connect students, families, and community partners through service.