High School Student Environmental Stewardship Volunteer
(Toronto and Region Conservation Authority [Durham Region], Administrative Information)
Opportunity Details: High School Student Environmental Stewardship Volunteer
| Contact | David-Angelo Williams, Community Outreach and Education Coordinator, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Phone: 647-638-6931; Email: davidangelo.williams@trca.ca |
| Duties | Our in-person summer-fall Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) events are starting up! What is the Conservation Youth Corps Program? Take action with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) and earn high school volunteer hours at home and in your community by participating in environmental stewardship activities! Visit: Upcoming Events - TRCA Conservation Youth Corps NEW FOR 2024: Participants in the Virtual CYC program will gain access to our new CYC Virtual Hub: an exclusive online classroom that provides multiple opportunities for high school students to earn over 20 community service hours, both at home and in your neighbourhood! Virtual Program Dates Orientation #5: July 10 | Orientation #6: July 14 – Register for July Orientation Sessions by July 2, 2024 The CYC virtual program consists of: • A mandatory virtual orientation session • Three self-paced modules, linked to themes of biodiversity, invasive species, and microplastics • Fun and interesting extra credit assignments • Additional opportunities to get outside and support stewardship projects • And even more ways to get involved! Participants will have the freedom to customize their experience in the program, earning as few or as many community service hours as they like prior to November 1, 2024. |
| More Info Link | https://trca.ca/get-involved/conservation-youth-corps/ |
| Benefits | High school students can get their community service hours through this program, while completing stewardship activities to help the local environment. |
| Ages | 14 year(s) - 18 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Highschool students |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Nature / Environment |
| Skills/Experience | Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event ; Short Term ; There are some one time in-person events and a three week virtual opportunity |
| Interaction Level | Solitary - Virtual program is solitary ; Small Group - the in-person events and in small groups ; Virtual Volunteering - Some virtual opportunities |
| Dates and Times | The specific dates and times will be posted on our website - trca.ca/cyc |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall |
| Accessibility | Designated parking at entrance |
| Location | Various locations around Pickering |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Pickering ; Uxbridge (Township of) 200 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - There is a mandatory orientation for the virtual session ; Training on the job - Will go over specific training at the in-person events |
| Cost | FREE |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 01 Apr 2024 |
Agency Details: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority [Durham Region], Administrative Information
| Office Phone | 416-661-6600 * Customer Service 416-667-6295 |
| Fax | 416-661-6898 |
| info@trca.on.ca | |
| Website | www.trca.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 5 Shoreham Dr W Toronto, ON M3N 1S4 |
