What is Shak's World Youth Strategy Survey?

The Shak's World Youth Strategy is a survey to investigate the current state of youth services in The City of Barrie, and make adjustments on how to sustainably grow our services to meet the needs of youth. The strategy builds on our commitment to Barrie and Area youth, and is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2024.

Our Youth Strategy Survey has Four Goals:

Knowing youth and meeting their needs
Clarity on the role of key service providers
Outlining coverage, gaps and barriers

Create sustainable growth for our Youth Services

Are you a young person between the ages of 13-29?
What services would help you thrive in the City of Orillia?

We want to hear from youth in Orillia aged 13-29. Fill out the survey by June 28, 2024 to share your ideas on the development of the Shak's World Youth Strategy.

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Are you a service provider or organization working with Barrie youth?

What would you like the City to consider when planning for youth engagement and youth services?


Complete the survey by June 28, 2024 to share your perspective as a member of a Service Organization, Agency, or Provider.

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Are you a community member?

What would you like the City to consider when planning for youth engagement and youth services in the City of Barrie?


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will youth be involved?

    The Shak's World Youth Strategy will be co-created with youth. Central to this process will be the Youth Research Team (YRT), who will document the youth perspective in the City of Barrie and help to form the basis of the Strategy.

  • What is the definition of youth for the study?

    The broad definition of youth being used for the Strategy is ages 10-29, but a more targeted definition of youth ages 10-18 will be the focus. There are an estimated 38,925 youth and young adults aged 10-29 living in the City of Barrie. 

  • What are the categories of services for the study?

    Services are specific resources provided by organizations, agencies, and providers that youth in Barrie can expect to have access to through the local or regional government, or the community-at-large. As we develop a full list, we are looking into the following categories which sometimes overlap:


    Social Service Agencies

    Mental & Physical Health

    Sports & Recreation

    Business

    Institution & Municipal

    Justice & Correctional

    Cultural Services & Events

    Community Roundtable & Committees

    Education & Employment

    Faith & Spiritual

    Housing & Shelter

    Food Systems & Food Banks

  • What methods will be used for engagement?

     Participants will be engaged in various ways, including but not limited to:


    Surveys

    Facilitated Workshops

    Youth Research Team

    Pop-Ups

    Interviews

    Listening Sessions

  • How can I get involved?

    This project webpage will continue to be updated with additional details, and is the best place for staying informed and involved. You can also follow Shak's World Community Centre on Facebook & Instagram.

  • What are the boundaries of the study?

    The primary geographic study area is services provided within the City of Barrie, or provided elsewhere to youth residing in the City of Barrie.

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