Volunteer Positions

Positions: Deputy Team Leader and Team Members
Organization: Toronto Biosphere Eco-City
Location: virtual/remote in Toronto, Ontario

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. We are also seeking Team Members to join.

In this this initiative, youth look at summaries of sustainability projects posted on the TBEC website at toronto.bioecocity.org. Following the steps in a short manual, they then submit their ideas on how any of those projects can provide benefits for climate. YCA team volunteers consolidate youth input in a report on the TBEC website. The University of Toronto has distributed a project invitation to its environmental studies students. Discussions are now underway to begin the YCA project in two Toronto high schools. The TBEC YCA team currently has four members, including a team leader.

About Biosphere Eco-Cities

A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) includes an urban core and surrounding rural area. The BEC approach uses simple projects and Themes to engage people and develop a culture of sustainability. For more information, view bioecocity.org. BEC Canada (BECC) coordinates initiatives in five cities – Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton and Vancouver. All teams are volunteer.

Key Responsibilities of the Deputy Leader

• Team Coordination: Help organize monthly team meetings and track progress
• Training & Onboarding: Explain the work and generally support team members
• Engagement: Participate in monthly team meetings and quarterly national BECC meetings.

Key Responsibilities of a Team Member

• 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

• Leadership 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: Elsa@BioEcoCity.org

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

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