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Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) Volunteer

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Volunteer Position Name / Role: Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) Volunteer
Date Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019
Organization Name: Credit Valley Conservation
Organization Contact: Tori Fisher
2899240489
tori.fisher@cvc.ca
Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: The CYC Summer Program is full of fun, learning and hard work! As a CYC volunteer, you will spend your week on a crew of nine youth volunteers and be mentored by a Crew Leader. Your Crew Leader will pick you up each morning at 8:00am at a local high school and bring you to the work site. On Monday, training and orientation will take place at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Tuesday through Friday are work days. Projects and locations change each day so you have the opportunity to see many different areas of the watershed and learn about a variety of environmental restoration projects. Projects may include tree planting, invasive species removal, urban farming, electro-fishing, habitat creation, trail maintenance, and more. Once the project is done, there may be time to explore a local Conservation Area, take a hike, or learn about local wildlife! At the end of the day, your Crew Leader will drop you off at 3:00pm at the same high school you were picked up at.

To register, apply online: https://cvc.ca/cyc/summer-program/
Type of Organization: Public Service
More Info Link: http://www.cvc.ca
Volunteer type position is suitable for:
  • Youth
Duties / Roles / Activities: The students will volunteer in an outdoor setting to tackle environmental projects like tree planting, invasive species removal, urban farming, electro-fishing, habitat creation, trail maintenance. Students volunteer for 7hrs during the work week and are picked up/dropped off at a local school at 8 a.m./ 3 p.m.
Sample Tasks: Students will learn how to operate different tools like shovels, loppers, hand drills, clippers, etc. They will learn how to work safely in an outdoor environment and work place. Students will gain leadership and team work skills and experiences.
Dates & Times:
  • Daytime
Seasonal: All Year
Location of Volunteer Activity:
  • Orangeville and area
Wheelchair Accessibility: No
Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): Yes
Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: No
Commitment Length / Duration: One Time Event (several hours to several days for a particular initiative which is time limited)
Training Required:
Transportation: Own Transportation Required
Expires:
Expired Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Areas of Interest:
  • Conservation / Gardening / Horticulture / Nature / Trails / Environment
Skills / Experience:
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