Volunteer spotlight: Graham
Graham has made an impact at Power To Be supporting the programs on the water and on the trails. Learn more about why we are grateful to have him in our community.
Impacting the community with more than words
Sarah Kendall's story is diverse, with a common thread holding it together. She is not afraid of a challenge, and she approaches them with what she calls loving determination. Find out how that attitude helped her write her first book, and why she is donating partial proceeds to Power To Be.
Lessons in surfing and life
Standing alone on a surfboard, Anna Joy connected to something much larger than herself. Find out a trip to Tofino helped youth from BC Children’s Hospital find common ground.
Global exploration inspires cultural perspectives and personal growth
Two Wilderness School alumni were among the 120 students who took part in the 2017 Students On Ice Expedition. Find out how the adventure connected them to culture and climate change.
Work experience for community growth
Empowering youth to get their hands dirty, Power To Be and Evergreen BC inspire participants to give back to their community by educating them on the importance of environmental restoration. Find out how.
Planting community roots
Tree saplings helped participants connect to our Prospect Lake program site thanks to a donation from TimberWest. Learn more about the landscapes they contributed to.
Desolation Sound adventure creates connection
Find out how a trip to B.C.'s remote Desolation Sound brought Power To Be families closer to nature and each other thanks to the generous support of Pacific Yellowfin Charters.
Highlights from Victoria Volunteer Spring Training
Program volunteers are an integral support to the participants during all the activities that we do. To support them, Power To Be provides an annual Volunteer Spring Training weekend where active program volunteers can deepen their adaptive skill sets. Find out what they learned.
Two-wheeled adventures introduce youth to mountain biking
Youth from Power To Be’s Wilderness School took to the trails on two wheels thanks to a partnership with Nolan Riding. Find out this opportunity helped connect participants to a new kind of adventure.
Program team hones skills during annual spring training
We take adventure seriously. Read more about our annual staff training to practice our skills to help our participants explore in nature.