About Us
What We Do
At DYSL, our mandate is to:
Fund youth-led projects to advance student leadership skills in Delta
Fund leadership and spirit bursaries to graduating Delta youth
Provide mentorship opportunities for youth to learn employment skills at DYSL
Promote, develop and implement youth-led initiatives, volunteerism and community building partnerships
We do this through a myriad of different programs and initiatives. From employing Delta youth through the Canada Summer Jobs program, or serving as a space for newcomers to Canada to get involved in the community, DYSL is a hub for building community, skills, and connections. Visit our Thrift Store page to learn more about what our store is up to.
Our Values
As a community pillar and hub, we strive to embody the values that reflect the Delta community itself. Our values are:
People in all their diversity; individuals, families and communities;
Treating each person with dignity, respect, fairness, courtesy and compassion;
Empowerment of people so they can achieve their goals;
Each other and the work we do;
Excellence, professionalism and accountability in service;
Service provided in a timely, courteous and friendly manner;
Results and outcomes that are effective and efficient;
Personal and corporate integrity, ethics and responsibility;
Creativity, ideas, learning, change, innovation and entrepreneurship;
A non-adversarial, non-confrontational, cooperative approach;
Partnerships with individuals, organizations, communities and governments;
And public confidence in our work.
Mission
Our mission is to support and engage youth in Delta to achieve their full potential.
Vision
Our vision is of a community and an agency that provide a friendly, stimulating safe and caring environment in which to live and work.