About Golden Young Life
Young Life Volunteers leave their own environment and enter the world of a teen – as a friend and a mentor.
Someone who will listen, love and walk alongside them – wherever they’re at.
Our volunteers develop strong and lasting bonds, and create a space where questions about life and faith in Jesus can be explored and discussed.
The difference between a young person struggling through school or becoming a successful individual can be influenced by one positive role model.
We know this is true, as many or our own volunteers have experienced obstacles in their youth and overcame them with the help of a mentor.
The power of a safe place to be yourself and to be a part of something greater than yourself is immeasurable; and Golden Young Life and it’s team of volunteers aim to provide role models and experiences to help youth all across our community.
Our Programs
Contact Work
Club
Club is the name of the regular meetings hosted by Young Life volunteer leaders and staff for their teen-aged friends. It is launched by the relationships they have built through contact work. These meetings are attended by teens from junior and senior high schools and includes music, humour and a talk about the Christian faith.
Campaigners
Camp
Camps are a highlight for teens and focus on what matters most to them – fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. A unique aspect of our camping program is that teens attend with their leader they’ve come to know throughout the school year. Teens in western Canada attend Young Life of Canada’s beautiful resort camp called RockRidge Canyon, located near Princeton, BC. Teens in Ontario attend Saranac Village, a camp owned by Young Life USA located in upstate New York. Many teens leave YL camp saying it was “the best week of my life”!
Skatelife
Capernaum
Young Life Capernaum gives young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities. Young Life staff and volunteers model Christ’s unconditional love and acceptance as they walk alongside these special teens — filling their lives with love and support.
Meet Our Team
TJ Robinson
Position: Area Director
How long have you been involved in Young Life? Been involved with Young Life in various capacities since 2010. Started as a teen attending Young Life, volunteered with them and then moved to Golden to be on Staff.
Occupation: Area Director for Golden Young Life
Hobbies: Backpacking, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Long Boarding, Soccer
Why are you a YL Leader? As a kid growing up I had a Young Life leader help develop me into the person I am today through mentorship and relationship. Through the leaders I had I was able to see what an authentic faith looked like, develop trust in God, and how to practically live out my faith. Ultimately I want to give that same opportunity to teens here in Golden.
Carmel Robinson
Position: Volunteer Leader with Young Life
How long have you been involved in Young Life?
I have been involved in YoungLife since 2014.
Occupation: Regional Administrator for Young Life Interior
Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Hiking, Snowboarding and Running my art side biz.
Why are you a YL Leader? I am a YoungLife leader because I love the energy and joy that youth bring. I was a YoungLife kid myself and have seen the impact it can have on a kid, not only spiritually but in how they view and accept themselves and the world. To see kids open up and love themselves for who they are, without fear of being too wild and crazy is awesome. Life is wild and crazy. I enjoy being a mentor and friend for youth and adventuring in life alongside them.
Dan Anderson
Position: Wyldlife/YoungLife Leader
Occupation: Builder/Power Line Technician
Hobbies: Carpentry, Plumbing, Design, Engineering, Hiking, Playing
Why are you a YL Leader? I joined the leader team to offer mentorship to teens finding their way in the world, and also to learn what it’s like to build relationships with teens because I have a kid of my own growing up!
Other Volunteer Leaders (No Bios Yet)
WyldLife Leaders: Suzy Forbes, Tessa Treadway
Young Life Leaders: Alex Stairs, Shayna Jansma
The Committee
This Could be You!
Position: Various Available! (TDS Coordinator, Leader Care Person, Prayer Coordinator, Finance Chair, Camp Fundraiser Coordinator, Adult Engagement Coordinator, Outreach and Table Host)
Whats the time commitment look like? Most positions only take 2-5 hours a month, with one monthly committee meeting.
Benefits: Being part of an awesome team that helps steer the vision of what is to come for Golden Young Life in the future. Various times to see and celebrate the work that is already going on!
Who is supposed to be in this picture? If you look in this mirror and see yourself being a good fit for our team, please reach out or come and check out one of our monthly meetings!
Karen Hunter
Position: Communications Coordinator
How long have you been involved in Young Life? Since 2023.
Occupation: Homeschool/Stay at home Mother
Hobbies: Skiing, Gardening/Farming, Reading
Why are you on YL Committee? To help out a great cause!
