At SEADY, we believe immigrants are builders of communities. Your journey, skills, culture, and life experience are powerful tools that can guide youth away from drugs and toward purpose, discipline, and confidence.

Many young people — especially newcomers and first-generation youth — need role models who understand their struggles, identity, and dreams. As a SEADY volunteer, you can use your talents in sport, entertainment, coaching, arts, mentorship, leadership, and life skills to inspire healthy choices and positive direction.

Your accent, background, and story are not barriers — they are strengths. By sharing them, you help youth feel seen, understood, and empowered to succeed in Canada without losing who they are.

SEADY welcomes immigrants from all cultures who believe in prevention, teamwork, respect, and giving back. Together, we build safe spaces where youth grow strong in body, mind, and values — and where communities grow united.

This is your chance to give back, lead forward, and shape the next generation.

 Immigrant Volunteers: Building Stronger Youth, Stronger Canada

SEADY volunteers are everyday Canadians who believe that strong communities protect their youth. If you care about the wellbeing of young people and want to take action against drug use through positive influence, sport, and creative expression, your role matters.

As a local Canadian volunteer, you bring deep community knowledge, lived experience, and leadership that help youth feel supported, guided, and motivated. Whether you coach, mentor, perform, organize events, or simply show up consistently, your presence creates safe spaces where young people grow strong, disciplined, and confident.

By volunteering with SEADY, you help:

  • Promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles

  • Build positive role models through sport and entertainment

  • Strengthen neighborhoods and families

  • Unite cultures around shared values of respect and teamwork

This is about giving back, leading by example, and investing in the future of Canada — one young life at a time.

For Local Canadians

Stand Up for Youth. Strengthen Your Community. 

Honoring the Heart of SEADY — Our Volunteers

For Newcomers to Canada

Your Experience Matters — From Day One

Starting life in a new country takes courage. At SEADY, we recognize that newcomers bring strength, discipline, culture, and resilience that youth need today.

Even if you are new to Canada, your skills in sport, entertainment, coaching, arts, leadership, or community service can make an immediate difference. Your journey helps young people — especially newcomer youth — feel understood, confident, and hopeful.

Volunteering with SEADY helps you:

* Connect with your community
* Gain Canadian experience
* Share your culture and values
* Support youth in choosing healthy, drug-free lives

You don’t have to wait years to give back. Your contribution starts now.

 

 

SEADY Role Models

Together We Inspire, Empower, and Protect Youth

SAIDU SESAY

Martial Arts, Fitness Instructor & Mentor

Saidu Sesay is a Martial Arts and Fitness Instructor and mentor, dedicated to helping individuals build strength, discipline, and confidence. Through personalized training and guidance, he inspires growth, wellness, and positive life habits in people of all ages.

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Entertainments

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TAOFEEKAT ADEBAYO

Fitness, Dance instructor & Cook

Taofeekat Adebayo is a passionate fitness and dance instructor dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and more active lives. With a strong love for movement, wellness, and creativity, she inspires individuals through energetic fitness sessions and engaging dance programs that promote confidence, discipline, and self-expression.

Beyond fitness, Taofeekat is also a talented cook who enjoys creating delicious meals and sharing her passion for food and healthy living with others. Her combination of fitness, dance, and culinary skills reflects her commitment to promoting a balanced and positive lifestyle within her community.

PATRICE BASTIEN

Arts & Culture

Patrice Bastien is an experienced artist with over 20 years of experience. I can draw, create comic book pages, paint, direct videos, photograph, film, and work as a graphic designer. I have experience in 3D animation, but I am not a 3D artist.

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Media 

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Sports

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Group Dance Instructor

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Councillor

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Thank You, SEADY Volunteers

We extend our deepest gratitude to our SEADY volunteers for your time, passion, and commitment. Your willingness to share your skills, culture, and experience through sport and entertainment is creating positive change in the lives of youth and families across our communities.

Your service strengthens Canada, bridges cultures, and shows young people that positive role models truly matter. Because of you, hope is restored, confidence is built, and healthier futures are made possible.

Thank you for standing with SEADY and for being champions of prevention, empowerment, and unity.