THE UPEI SUN,Thursday,March 8,1979,page 2

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HALIFAX, N.S. - Katimavik, the National Volunteer Service Program for Young Canadians between 17 and 21, is presently planning its third year of operation and is recruiting participants for its Jme, July, August and September projects. The decision to continue and increase the activities of the program is solidly backed up by

the successful results achieved all across

Canada in the past two years. In the course of its third year‘ Katimavik will organize over forty projects and recruit 1,400 new participants to maintain the ideal and pursue the work contributed by the 2,200 participants involved in the first two years of the program.

Katimavik offers young Canadians a diallenging experience that is most relevant to our time- and society. The Katimavik program is unique in blending during a nine month experience of intense living and hard work, oompments as varied , and complementary as discovery of country, community service, group living and interaction, basic manual skills, survival training, a simple ccnserver lifestyle stressing environmental awareness and self-suffic- iency. Groups of 30 participants are assigned to three successive projects (one of which is in a francophone environment) in three different provinces, where they spend three months in each. Volunteers receive a daily allowance of one dollar and an honorarium of one thousand dollars upon coripletion of the program. Katimavik provides food, lodging, transportation and basic expenses for program activities. All activities revolve] around work projects useful to the host commun- ities. ‘

Presently, community projects are being researched and developed with various government agencies, municipal units, community and wlmmer groups in over forty communities in all provinces, ranging from youth camp construction and maintenance to environ- mental cleanup, historic restoratim and assistance to cooperatives and commun— ity development corporations. Project proposals from

groups that meet the Katimavik goals of volunteer— ism and usefulness are most welcome from all those interested in sharing in this adventure. .

A more active recruit- ment drive has been organized for this year with teams of participants presently involved in the program going to the various educational centres throughout the country to explain the program and answer any questions students 'may have. In addition .

If you’re between 1'? and 21, willing to travel, get involved and work with people, Katiman has an opportunity for you.

Katimavik. It’s an Inuit word meaning “meeting place”. N ow it’s something more, an idea that could be just what you’re looking for.

Katimavik is a total life exper- ience for nine, demanding, challenging months. It’s an- opportunity to live and work with other young Canadians of different backgrounds from across Canada.

Hard work and satisfaction

The projects that-you and your group will be working on will improve and help many com— munities. The work is varied and different, but all projects mea sure up in three 'ways. Outdoor physical work aimed at protect— ing or improving the environ- ment, community service, plus cultural and educational programs.

Katimavik is offering you an opportunity, but not a job. We're asking you to give a lot while at the same time you may find out a lot about yourself. You’ll go to three different provinces of Canada. learn new skills, includ- ing asecond language. (French). You’ll lead a simple, conserver life—style.

There are four project dates to choose from: with the following starting and application dates. June 15th. (Application date April 23rd. ) July 11th. (Applica- tion date May 9th.) August 8th. (Application date June 6th.) September 12th. (Application date July 11th.).

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to this various community ’ and social organizations chaling with youthwill be amtacted. .

Any healthy young Canadian between the ages

1 of 17 and 21 workin' ' 9, look-

ing for a job or studying can apply. Enquiry form; will be available at the various Sd’lOOlS and man- power centres across the country. If you or your group would like more in? formation or would like to receive a more thorough briefing on the program,

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We’ll pay your travel and living expenses. We’ll also give you a dollar a day pocket money, plus $1,000. at the end of the pro gram. That’s the money, but we think you’ll get a lot more out of it. Write to us today and we’ll send you full details on the Katimavik

please contact the Director

of IEcruitment, c/o Katimavik, 1541 Barringtcn Street, Suite 218, . Halifax, N.S. B3J 1Z5 or call (902) 422-5371, 422- 1311. Collect calls will be accepted.

ANYONE WANTING FURTHER INFORMATION ON KATIMAVIK MAY GET IN TOUCH WITH SUZANNE DeJONG IN THE CAN1 ADA MANPOWER OFFICE.THIS OFFICE IS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR MAIN .

no pay.

It may be just What you’re looking for.

program andhow to apply. As We said, it may be just what you’re looking for. In the meantime, we’re looking for you. let’s get together.

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Brochures and information can also be obtained from the following retail outlets: A 8ARecords, Arlington Sports, lac-Jeans, Bootlegger. JeanmetionandOutdoorStores.

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