Katimavik’s mission is to educate youth through volunteer service. Partnerships with educational institutions are a natural alliance for our organization.

Agreement with Capilano College in North Vancouver, British Columbia

Katimavik, signed a partnership in early 2005 with Capilano College whereby university credits will be awarded to Katimavik program participants. Participants who complete the program and sign up for Capilano College’s Global Stewardship program are eligible to receive three credits within this program. The agreement applies to all past Katimavik participants.

“We are happy that Capilano College recognizes the educational value of the program,” said Jean-Guy Bigeau, Executive Director of  Katimavik. “I believe that Katimavik is a good match with the Global Stewardship program, which helps youth gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work for a non-governmental organization. The content of the Global Stewardship program goes along with our mission to foster the development of young Canadians through training, group interaction and volunteer work in communities.”

To receive these credits, you must apply to Capilano College online or fill out the application form and send it by mail to the college, or drop it off in person. Along with the application form, please send:

• The letter you received at the end of the program confirming your participation (original only, it will be returned to you once your registration is processed).
• Your most recent official academic transcripts from the high school and, if applicable, post-secondary institution that you have attended.
• A cheque or money order of $25 payable to Capilano College for the registration fee.

If you would like to transfer these credits to another college or CEGEP, please check with the registrar of the other establishment to ensure that the Capilano College credits are transferable.

Agreement with Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, British Columbia

In June 2004, Katimavik signed an agreement with Malaspina University-College to award university credits to Katimavik participants.

Participants who completed the program starting in the 2002-2003 program year and afterwards are eligible to receive three academic credits in the area of Recreation Management by applying to Malaspina University-College.

These credits can be used for general electives within a program of study at Malaspina or may be transferred to a program of study at another college or university.*

To receive the credits, you must fill out this registration form in full and mail it to Malaspina University-College along with:

• The letter you received at the end of the program confirming your participation (original only, it will be returned to you once your registration is processed).
• Your most recent official academic transcripts from the high school and, if applicable, post-secondary institution that you have attended.
• A cheque or money order of $30 payable to Malaspina University-College for the registration fee.

If you are using these credits for a program of study at Malaspina, please specify on the form which program you are in. They can be used for any degree or diploma that requires unspecified electives. If you do not wish to study at Malaspina, please write “unclassified studies” as your program choice. If you wish to transfer the credits towards your degree or diploma at another college or university, you must contact the registrar or admissions office at that specific school.  Be sure to inquire about their transfer procedure once you have received confirmation of your registration at Malaspina.

*Acceptance of Malaspina University-College credits for transfer varies from one school to another. Please check with your school’s Registrar or Admissions office for more details.