Since the formation of York Pride Fest, we have staged a Rainbow Fusion youth event each year, as part of our Pride Festival. However, in past years these events have always be held in the south of the region, and consequently they have not adequately catered for young people living north of Richmond Hill.

To remedy this problem, in addition to our youth event in the south of the region, in 2011 we will be launching a new 'Rainbow Fusion North' event in Newmarket.

To enable us to organize this new event and make it a success, over the coming months we will be forming a team of youth volunteers in the north of our region. And, of course, we're always happy to welcome new youth volunteers further south. If you would like to share your ideas with us or volunteer to join one of our youth teams, please register now as one of our volunteers. The sooner you join us, the better our 2011 events will be! It's a great way to make new friends as well as supporting diversity and equality in Canada's fastest growing region. And, as an added bonus, your time spent as a York Pride Fest volunteer can be counted as OSSD community service hours!