Alberta Ecotrust is delighted to announce the results of its 2010 Young Environmental Stewards (YES) program. With funding support from TransAlta and the help of a volunteer grant review committee of Young Environmental Professionals, the spring round of YES grants is helping nearly a dozen young Albertans convert their environmental passion into action through projects ranging from community gardening to people powered events! The 2010 program garnered 29 applications, of which 11 were funded with a total of $45,334.00.

To read more about the 2010 projects funded by YES, and learn more about the program, click [here]

Combine sustainable living, community building, theatre, leadership training and phenomenal bicycle touring on an Otesha Project bike tour!

Teams of a dozen or more motivated and energetic young people, aged 18 to 30, will set off on cycling and performing tours in 2010. You can be one of them! As a tour member you will share an incredible experience as they live as a mobile sustainable community. You will cycle from performance to performance, connect with communities along the route, brave the elements, and explore all the ups and downs of directly addressing environmental and social justice issues through your everyday actions.

Public Interest Alberta is hiring an Environmental Intern  

This position is being funded through the Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP)*. This program places people aged 30 and under from diverse backgrounds into paid internship opportunities within the non-profit and community services sector in Canada with a focus on the environment. These positions, offered in a wide range of organizations, will help young Canadians learn the skills required to gain and sustain future employment within the sector.  

Rationale for the Conference

The Sierra Youth Coalition (SYC) is the youth arm of the Sierra Club working towards local sustainability. This is hugely beneficial because geographical areas face similar issues locally and work together as a network of individuals (environmentalists) and collectives (organizations). The goal of this conference is to educate all interested students from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and provide them with tangible skills and opportunities to get involved in the green movement. Ultimately this conference provides the means to develop the knowledge and ability to work towards a more sustainable future. Please join us for a fun-filled weekend including very interesting workshops and seminars. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with students interested in similar issues as yourself!

Hosted by the Students’ Union’s ECOS

Fees: $30 before Jan 5th, 2010, $50 for non-SYC members after Jan 5^th

Info & Registration: http://thinksustainability.ca/
Contact: syc [dot] matei [at] gmail [dot] com

Location

Are you, or someone you know, between the ages of 16-29 who has a great idea on how to improve the environment in Alberta?

If YES, then you are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to bring your idea to life, and make a lasting difference in your community.

If YES, visit http://www.albertaecotrust.com/yes for more information and deadlines to apply.

Classification: Administrative support
Position Status: Contractual/Full Time
Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Project Coordinator

• Are you between 15 and 24?
• Interested in environmental issues?
• Want to be a green leader in your community?

Sign-up for Fort Saskatchewan’s free EcoMentors training!

This fun, exciting, and free training session is open to all youth. You’ll learn how you can take action on the environmental issues that matter you, and meet other environmentally-conscious youth… while earning volunteer hours and cool green rewards!

To register:

Contact Kristi Sullivan; kwahl [at] fortsask [dot] ca or 780-992-6265.

Location

Job Classification: 5 month contract, part-time
Wage: $15/ hour
Start Date: First week of October

Position Concept

The Sustainable Campuses Conference Coordinator will work along side the National Sustainable Campuses Coordinator and the ECOS in overseeing the planning, and implementation of the 11^th Annual Sustainable Campuses Conference.

TThe YWCA Vancouver has successfully launched the Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP), which comes on the heels of the government’s redefined agenda to promote labour skills and an eco-savvy generation next.

Through this innovative scheme, funded by Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the YWCA Vancouver will be placing 90 young, diverse, unemployed Canadians aged 15-30 on paid 3, 6 or 9 month internships. Intern and host recruitment has just commenced for young people, as well as for environmental, community and women-serving organizations, however, priority will be given to internships having an environmental focus.

If you are a youth or an interested organization, please visit our website (www.yeip.ca) to review the eligibility criteria and to complete an online application.

For any questions and inquiries from youth or organizations located in BC, AB, SK, MB, YT or NT, contact the Manager, Theresa James, by email: tjames [at] ywcavan [dot] org, or telephone: 604 895 5859 | 877 VAN YWCA (826 9922).

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is seeking Steering Committee members to lead the shaping of the new Youth Caucus. This is an amazing opportunity for you to be part of a group of youth (ages 18-30) engaged in the environmental movement, as well as being part of decision-making and planning of national activities!

Find out what Mr. & Mrs. Bouche have to say about the Youth Caucus and why you should join: http://cen-rce.org/eng/caucuses/youth/index.html