Seeds of Diversity - Youth Advisory Council

(Community Development Halton, Volunteer Halton)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0329
Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2022

Opportunity Details: Seeds of Diversity - Youth Advisory Council

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Join Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems as a member of the Youth Advisory Council.

Contact Sam Porte, Youth and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Seeds of Diversity- Youth in Food Systems; Phone: ext 226-600-77; Email: samantha@seeds.ca
Duties

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a fun and structured way for youth to share their opinions and perspectives on our programming, policies, and strategic direction. Our Council members will also be able to participate in workshops about food systems and leadership, and will work together to build on self-selected skills. 

The primary purpose of the YAC is to advise on our Youth in Food Systems (YFS) programming and elevate youth voices within our projects. Prioritizing the contributions of the YFS primary stakeholder group improves the relevancy of our work, and allows for the interests and needs of young people across southern Ontario to be better integrated into program design, execution, and evaluation.

More Info Link https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/yac/
Benefits Why Join the YAC?  
 
There are many reasons to join the YAC, including but not limited to:  
To meet new people 
To learn about prevalent food systems & sustainability issues in Southern Ontario  
To learn about and utilize leadership and communication skills to shape our organization’s programming  
To work on special projects alongside youth with similar interests  
To join a small grass-roots initiative tackling the issues that surround our food systems 
To build your resume and university applications 
To fulfil your required community service hours  
To have fun!
Ages 14 year(s) - 19 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students
Areas of Interest Advocacy ; Committees ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Writing / Editing ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing ; You will gain leadership and experience during your time volunteering as well, we want to encourage all levels to participate.
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 6 months ; Bi-weekly meetings for 6 months.
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Seasons Spring ; Summer ; Winter ; Bi-weekly meetings for 6 months starting January 2023.
Accessibility Not Applicable ; This is a remote position, no transportation needed.
Location Remote
Number of Positions Acton: 3 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 3 individual(s) ; Hamilton ; Milton 
 
12 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation This is a remote position, no transportation required.
Application Deadline 02 Dec 2022
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 02 Jan 2023
End Date 30 Jun 2023

Agency Details: Community Development Halton, Volunteer Halton

Office Phone 905-632-1975
Toll Free Phone 1-855-395-8807
E-Mail volunteer@cdhalton.ca
Website www.volunteerhalton.ca
Address & Map
Open Doors @ St. Christopher's
662 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON L7R 3M8
 
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Mailing Address The Roxy Centre 
6 Mill St E 
Acton, ON L7J 1G8