Community transformation

Get
Involved

At Sankofa, we believe community transformation begins with active participation. Whether you're seeking guidance, eager to give back, or ready to stand with youth on their journey, there's a role for everyone.

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Youth Development

Become a
Mentee

Are you a youth, young adult, or young parent between the ages of 15–35 looking to grow, lead, and thrive? Apply to be matched with a mentor who understands your journey.

Become a Mentee

Youth & Young Adults (15-35)

Are you a youth, young adult, or young parent between the ages of 15–35 looking to grow, lead, and thrive? Apply to be matched with a mentor who understands your journey.

Requirements

Afri-Canadian youth, young adults, and young parents (15–35)
Newcomers, students, caregivers, or jobseekers
Commitment to attend workshops and mentoring sessions
Leadership & Guidance

Become a
Mentor

Do you have life experience, professional skills, or cultural insight you'd like to share with the next generation? Become a mentor and help shape confident, empowered leaders.

Become a Mentor

Share Your Experience

Do you have life experience, professional skills, or cultural insight you'd like to share with the next generation? Become a mentor and help shape confident, empowered leaders.

Requirements

21+ years old with demonstrated community/professional experience
Commitment to monthly mentor‑mentee meetings (virtual/in‑person)
Completion of trauma‑informed mentor training module
Community Support

Volunteer
Opportunities

Support our mission by volunteering your time and skills in programming, events, communications, or tech. Every helping hand matters.

Volunteer Opportunities

Support Our Mission

Support our mission by volunteering your time and skills in programming, events, communications, or tech. Every helping hand matters.

Requirements

Event support and logistics
Admin and data entry
Social media and content creation
Youth workshop facilitation assistant
Collaboration

Partner
With Us

Let's collaborate! We welcome partnerships with schools, businesses, NGOs, funders, and community groups that share our values and vision.

Partner With Us

Collaborate for Impact

Let's collaborate! We welcome partnerships with schools, businesses, NGOs, funders, and community groups that share our values and vision.

Requirements

Program co‑design and delivery
Event sponsorships
Research and data partnerships
Cross‑promotional campaigns

Ready to make a difference?

Join our community as a mentee, mentor, volunteer, or partner. There's a place for you in this transformative journey.