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Youth Opportunities

Here you can find employment and volunteering opportunities and scholarships available to youth who are interested in environmental and social issues.

For information on current job vacancies at SYC, please see our JOBS PAGE

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Scholarship Opportunities

CALL FOR AWARD ENTRIES (Deadline May 15):

2007 Brower Youth Awards
www.broweryouthawards.org
Awards for youth ages 13-22 working for the Earth

Do you know any teens or young adults in North America who have led a dynamic environmental campaign or project? Do you work with youth groups or inspiring new leaders? Are you someone 13-22 years old who fits this description? Read on!

Has your effort been in the realm of conservation, preservation, or restoration? Could you use the publicity and funds from an award to further your work and support your group?

If so, apply today for a Brower Youth Award! Each year, this annual national award recognizes six young people for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy. The winners of the award receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California for the award ceremony and wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute and develop leadership skills.

Who can apply?
Young leaders ages 13 to 22 as of July 1, 2007 living in North America

When are applications due?
Completed application must be postmarked or emailed by May 15, 2007.

More questions?
Call or email Sharon Smith at sharonsmith@earthisland.org or 415-788-3666 x144

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Volunteering Opportunities

Sierra Youth Coalition is accepting nominations for our 2007-2008 Executive Committee

Want to nominate an amazing friend or consider running yourself? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call for Volunteers at the Toronto Green Living Festival, April 2007

The Green Living Kids Zone is a feature area at the Green Living Show, April 27 – 29th at the Direct Energy Centre (go to www.greenlivingshow.ca for show details). It is a 3,000 square foot area within the show. It’s objective is to educate and entertain children ages 3 -12 and will include a variety of fun and interactive activities for the children to participate in. There’s some great activities planned including a: Toronto Water Festival, Recycled Toy Exhibit and activity area, Green Library, Earth Rangers Show, Nature Centre, Poster Centre and Energy Centre (see attached for a general description of the area).

We are estimating 500 kids / day. However, since there is no show history, this number may be very high… or very low!

We’re looking for volunteers to help staff the different areas, which essentially means: interacting with the kids, encouraging them to participate, leading some of the very simple activities (eg: make a hat of a piece of newspaper or encourage a child to look at one of the Top 10 green books), imparting provided environmental messages and most importantly - making sure the kids have fun!

These are the volunteer windows that are available:

• Fri, April 27: 9:00am – 4:30pm and/or 4:00pm - 9:00pm (likely earlier depending on traffic)
• Sat, April 28: 9:00am – 4:30pm and/or 4:00pm - 9:00pm (likely earlier depending on traffic)
• Sun, April 29: 9:00am – 8:00pm (or earlier, depending on tear-down)

Depending on the length of the shift, meal vouchers and free entry to the show will be provided. Volunteers will have to make their own transportation arrangements to/from the show.

For more information or to volunteer your time, email Leslie Domenica at leslie@greencarpetseries.com or Kate McColeman at katemccoleman@hotmail.com, or call 647-261-4390.

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