Team Member, Youth Climate Action Project

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Team Member, Youth Climate Action Project

Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada

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Summary
Toronto Biosphere Eco-City (TBEC) is seeking volunteers for a team to continue development of a Youth Climate Action (YCA) project.

Description
What you'll be doing

In this initiative, youth view summaries of sustainability projects on the TBEC website at Following the steps in a short manual, they then submit ideas on how those projects provide climate benefits. Team volunteers consolidate youth input in a report on the TBEC website. The University of Toronto has distributed

project information to its environmental studies students. The YCA project should also soon begin in two high schools.

The TBEC YCA team currently has four members including a team leader and will soon have a deputy leader. Members would have the opportunity to conduct short workshops at high schools, and also to write reports summarizing input from university and high school students.

About Biosphere Eco-Cities
A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) includes an urban core and surrounding rural area. The BEC approach uses simple projects to engage people in sustainability. It operates in five cities – Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton and Vancouver under BEC Canada (BECC)

Key Responsibilities Of This Position:
 Communication: Reach schools and students through emails, social media and school visits.

 Writing: Create brochures, media information, website content and reports of student input.

 Presentation: Make short presentations on the YCA project to high school classes.

 Engagement: Participate in monthly team meetings and quarterly national BECC meetings.

What You'll Gain

 Team work and coordination experience in a sustainability-focused non-profit.

 Networking opportunities with volunteers across Canada.

 The chance to directly shape how Toronto residents engage with sustainability initiatives.

Time Commitment

A time commitment of 3-4 hours per week is requested.

If you live in Toronto and are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume or questions to

We can arrange an online interview at a time convenient to you.

Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

No Requirements

When

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Where

This is a virtual opportunity

This is a virtual opportunity

Causes

Community & Social ServicesEnvironment & ConservationGrassroots Projects

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youthtorontoclimateBiosphere Eco-Cities CanadaToronto Biosphere-Eco CityYouth Climate Action

Type of Volunteer

Individual

Type of Activity

Virtual

Good for Ages

Adult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)

Languages

English

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Deputy Team Lead, Youth Climate Action Project

Toronto Biosphere Eco-City (TBEC) is seeking a deputy leader for a small group of volunteers, to continue development of a Youth Climate Action (YCA) project.

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Team Member, Youth Climate Action Project

Toronto Biosphere Eco-City (TBEC) is seeking volunteers for a team to continue development of a Youth Climate Action (YCA) project.

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Minimum Age Requirement

Adult (Age 18-54)