Join ER Teens to Become an Environmental Leader!
(Earth Rangers)
Opportunity Details: Join ER Teens to Become an Environmental Leader!
| Contact | ER Teens, Earth Rangers; Email: erteens@earthrangers.com |
| Duties | Are you 13-18 years old? Do you care about the environment? Join ER Teens: a remote & flexible volunteer program! Earth Rangers is looking for teens across Canada to get involved in environmental action, wherever you live. Our ER Teens program lets you volunteer for the environment by doing an eco-action project of your choice. We’ll help you complete an initiative that makes a difference and helps you develop skills in leadership, communication, and time management. You’ll earn volunteer hours, meet new people, and get a certificate and recognition! Plus it’s totally flexible around your schedule! How it works: 1. Sign up for ER Teens on our website 2. Connect with a Coordinator via Zoom, email, or text 3. Plan a project idea together, or use one of our guides 4. Complete your project with support whenever needed 5. Chat with other participants and professionals over Zoom and group chats 6. Finish your project with a debrief, and celebrate! What kind of projects can you do? Anything to help the environment! - Host collection drives or swaps to reduce waste - Fundraise for one of our wildlife conservation partners - Educate younger kids with eco-activities - Use art or multimedia to raise awareness for an issue - Start or expand your school’s eco-club with Earth Rangers ER Teens is here to support you every step of the way! Ready to get started? Email erteens@earthrangers.com for more info, or sign up here. |
| More Info Link | https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/er-teens/ |
| Benefits | By participating in ER Teens, you'll gain: - Skills in leadership, communication, time management, and much more - Volunteer hours for school if needed - Certificate and recognition for completing a project - The ER Teens community to meet other youth taking action across Canada - Opportunities to meet environmental professionals |
| Ages | 13 year(s) - 18 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Employment / Career Guidance ; Event Coordination & Support ; Graphic Design ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Nature / Environment ; Seasonal Support (Fall) ; Seasonal Support (Spring) ; Seasonal Support (Summer) ; Seasonal Support (Winter) ; Social Media ; Writing / Editing ; Youth Engagement |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term ; Eco-action projects time length ranges. The program is flexible and works around your schedule, whether you can commit 1-2 hours per week to your project for 1 month or 3 months. We'll help you pick a project that suits you best! |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering ; You will work remotely with Earth Rangers staff, but carry out your project locally; whether it's at home, at school, in your community, or online. We regularly communicate via email, Zoom, or text. Meetings are planned for after school hours at your availability. |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 100 individual(s) needed in total. This program is offered Canada-wide |
| Police Check | Not Required |
