URBAN RESILIENCE & COMMUNITY

Position: Steering Committee Member
Organization: Transition Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Transition Toronto is the Toronto chapter of the global Transition Movement, a community-level solution to the problems of oil depletion and climate change. Our vision is of a Toronto made up of interconnected neighbourhoods that are locally resilient. Our projects include EcoFair at the Barns, TreeMobile, work on an alternative currency, and yardsharing.

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Responsibilities of Steering Committee Members:

• Provide leadership to one of our existing or upcoming projects that build resilience in neighbourhoods and throughout the city
• Act as a liaison between project volunteers and the Steering Committee
• Provide input on existing and new projects to ensure mission alignment
• Attend and participate in quarterly Steering Committee meetings

Qualifications:

• Project coordination experience, either in a work or volunteer capacity
• Commitment to the responsibilities listed above
• Interest in environmental issues

Benefits:

• Develop experience in leadership, project coordination and volunteer engagement
• Meet and volunteer alongside like-minded people
• Make a difference at a grassroots level!

How to Apply/Contact

Please email Andrew Knox, transitiontoronto@gmail.com with your resume or a description of your skills and experience that are relevant to the volunteer role. Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork. Thank you!

ABOUT TRANSITION TORONTO

Transition Toronto is the Toronto chapter of the global Transition Movement, a community-level solution to the problems of oil depletion and climate change. Our vision is of a Toronto made up of interconnected neighbourhoods that are locally resilient. Our projects include EcoFair at the Barns, TreeMobile, work on an alternative currency, and yardsharing.

Our mission:

• Build connections between individuals, neighbourhoods, and local government to increase community engagement
• Encourage and enable individuals to reduce fossil fuel dependency
• Empower people to retain or increase their quality of life
• Identify, develop, and share local resources
• Inspire and support positive action for community solutions to increase local resilience.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in our city and in the environment? Apply to join our volunteer Steering Committee!

Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.