Participant Application

To apply for the Katimavik National Experience, please complete all the questions below. This application takes about 30 minutes to complete.

The National Experience is open to all young Canadians and individuals legally residing in Canada between 17 and 25 years old as of the start date of the program (see program dates below). Katimavik is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, respectful environment and encourages applications from young adults of all backgrounds, genders, religions, and cultures. In selecting participants, consideration will be given to ensuring equal representation of Canada’s diversity, as well as the applicant’s commitment to Katimavik’s mission and values.

During the selection process, Katimavik may contact you by phone to request additional information.

Please note that there are a limited number of spots available and we are unable to accommodate all requests for participation. If you are not selected for your chosen cohort, please apply again for future cohorts.

The information provided in this form will be kept confidential. It will be used by Katimavik staff to collect data on our programs and to create balanced groups. This information will not be shared with any other parties.

This form must be completed by the person who will be participating in the National Experience. If you require assistance to complete the form, or are completing this form on behalf of someone else, please contact us at recruitment@katimavik.org. If this question is found to be false, it will result in immediate disqualification of the application.

 

The National Experience program lasts for 5 months and there are 2 cohorts per year: January to June and July to December. You must be aged between 17 to 25 years old on the first day of the cohort you are applying for.
NOTE: The age of majority is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The age of majority is 19 in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and Yukon. You are considered a minor if you are under the age of majority in your home province or territory.
(Please note that you must be a Canadian citizen and/or Permanent resident and/or Refugee to apply for this program.)
(Please note that you must be a Canadian citizen and/or Permanent resident and/or Refugee to apply for this program.)
(Please note that you must be a Canadian citizen and/or Permanent resident and/or Refugee to apply for this program.)
(This question is for information purposes only and will not affect your eligibility in the program.)
(This question is for information purposes only and will not affect your eligibility in the program.)
(This question is for information purposes only and will not affect your eligibility in the program.)
(This question is for information purposes only and will not affect your eligibility in the program.)
Rank your interests on a scale from 1 to 5: 1=Completely Disagree, 2=Mostly Disagree, 3=No Opinion, 4=Mostly Agree, 5=Completed Agree,
Volunteerism is a commitment like paid work, which also supports communities to thrive.
There is a need for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
Life skills are never something you can finish learning and the basis for a self-determined life.
Learning employability skills is a core component of shaping a future and society that I want to be part of.
Environmental stewardship is a community responsibility that is crucial for everyone to actively engage with.
Group living will push me out of my comfort zone and afford me opportunities to grow as a person.
When in a part of the country where other languages are spoken, if given the opportunity, learning a new language is a civic responsibility.
As part of our recruitment efforts, we will be offering a prize package to the person who has referred the most candidates to our program this round!
If my application is accepted, I understand that my full participation in the program is expected. I also understand that I need to fundraise 1000$ in order to participate in the program. (In the efforts of making the National Experience accessible to all, a Fundraising Amendment Request can be submitted if this amount is not feasible). The information provided in this form will be kept confidential. It will be used by Katimavik staff to collect data on our programs and to create balanced groups. This information will not be shared with any other parties.

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