Canadian youth focused volunteer and leadership opportunities

Help us protect Canada’s lands, water and communities.

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Youth Eco Stewards offers many opportunities for volunteers to engage in the program, such as:

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Participate in Eco-Webinars & Connect With Other Volunteers

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Training and Career Development Opportunities

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Jump Into An Existing In-Person Volunteer Project

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Start & Leading Your Own Volunteer Project

Projects and activities offered will be both exploratory and career focused to suit the needs and knowledge level of participants.

Invest in your personal and professional growth through environmental stewardship.

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Environmental Stewardship

Our youth-focused volunteering program is designed to amplify the voices and actions of individuals aged 12-30 in environmental stewardship initiatives.

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Mentorship and Guidance

Get personalized support for your environmental initiatives from a range of experts like environmental business leaders, non-profit organizations, ecological experts, and our fantastic youth project coordinators.

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Community Projects

You can join or lead community projects related to Watershed Health, Ecosystem Restoration, Visual Media, Educational Resource Development, or even create Your Own Project Idea to improve the environment in your area.

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Youth Volunteers

Youth Eco Stewards empowers youth across Canada to connect with nature through conservation action, gaining the skills and mentorship that they need to succeed along the way.