Overall, it is something that I would suggest to anyone who can give a TED talk to not turn it down.Įmilee: If you could give a piece of advice to someone younger or someone who is looking to get into volunteering, what would it be?
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Giving a TEDxKids talk was one of the greatest moments of my life, plus it is something that most people can’t put on their resume! There are so many doors that opened after my talk, such as being sponsored by Barbie (Mattel) for their “Be Super” campaign and speaking at the provincial volunteer association conference. From there I was short-listed and had to attend an audition before finally being selected as one of the speakers.
The following week, we shot some clips and sent in an application. I was attending and presenting at a school event when a teacher, who I had never met before, mentioned to all the students there that there was going to be a TEDxKids conference happening, and if anyone wanted to apply, she would be willing to help them. Veronika: I never thought that I would give a TED talk, and it is honestly by fluke that it ended up happening. Plus, Guatemala is a beautiful county with a lot of history to explore.Įmilee: Tell me about your experience with TedX. Veronika: There are so many unique experiences that I’ve had, but my travels to Guatemala definitely stand out! Being able to see first-hand the children who are receiving wheelchairs through The Juicebox Project is truly life-changing and gives me the push I need to continue running The Juicebox Project. Since then, I was just blessed with several opportunities that have come my way that have been really engaging.Įmilee: What is the coolest thing you have done because of your volunteer work? My grandfather volunteers for an organization called Hope Haven Canada, which also does work with wheelchairs, and I began helping him as soon as I could walk. Veronika: Honestly, I started volunteering before I even knew what the word “volunteer” meant. To date, we have been able to sponsor over 100 wheelchairs! We collect recyclable beverage containers, return them for money, and then use that money to pay for wheelchairs for kids who would otherwise not be able to afford one. Veronika: The Juicebox Project is a non-profit organization that I started when I was six to help sponsor wheelchairs for children in Guatemala. I also serve on the City of Surrey Youth Leadership Council and volunteer with the SPARK Foundation, my church’s Youth LEAD Program, Fleetwood Place Care Facility, and the British Columbia 4-H Program… to name a few.Įmilee: Can you tell me about The Juice Box Project? My largest volunteer commitment would be my non-profit, The Juicebox Project. To date, I have completed over 2,000 volunteer hours ranging from community engagement, mentorship, leadership, non-profit work, short-term missions, engagement with the elderly, and more. Veronika: Community leadership has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and shaped me to be the trailblazer I am today. I am currently attending the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus, where I am working towards my Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy-Political Science-Economics with a minor in Math.Įmilee: What volunteer activities are you involved in? I enjoy all things leadership and volunteerism, as well as anything that allows me to show my creativity.
Veronika: I’m from Surrey, British Columbia, and although I am eighteen years old, I am not your typical teenager. That's why it created the Leadership Award to celebrate people going above and beyond to make a difference in their community.Īs Founder and CEO of The Juice Box Project, Veronika Copping has helped keep over a quarter of a million beverage containers out of the waste system while also raising funds to purchase wheelchairs for children who otherwise could not afford them.įor her outstanding accomplishments, Veronika Copping is the recipient of the 2020 National Youth Council Leadership Award! CNIB National Youth Council member, Emilee Schevers, sat down with Veronika (virtually!) to learn more about her volunteer work.Įmilee: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? The National Youth Council believes in recognizing youth with sight loss.
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