Youth Social Media Content Creator

(Seeds of Diversity)

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Position ID: V-OSH1569
Last Modified: 09 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 09 Jan 2026

Opportunity Details: Youth Social Media Content Creator

Contact Grace Ihejiamaizu, Program Manager, Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems; Email: grace@seeds.ca
Duties

If you're a youth aged 14-19, this could be for you! 

Our social media is one of our primary communication platforms, and we’re looking for youth interested in helping us to grow it with fun, relevant, and informational content about food and sustainability! You will be able to co-lead our Instagram page (@youthinfoodsystems) by conducting research, creating posts, and (optional) interacting with our audience.

Time commitment: 6 month minimum, 2+ post designs / month on a self-selected schedule

All volunteers will join our Discord server and have opportunities to attend virtual team meetings and workshops.

More Info Link https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/join-us/
Benefits What you'll gain: 
- Research and communication skill development 
- Graphic design skill development, using Canva 
- Teamwork and deliverables skill development 
- Creativity and critical thinking skill development as you consider how messages are conveyed to an audience 
- A chance to have your work published on a professional page 
- A chance to contribute to accurate and interesting food systems and sustainability knowledge sharing
Ages 14 year(s) - 19 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students
Areas of Interest Graphic Design ; Nature / Environment ; Social Media
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Writing & Editing
Commitment Length Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; We ask that our our youth participants remain on the team for a minimum of 6 months, contributing 2x / month to the project.
Interaction Level Virtual Volunteering ; Largely independent with opportunities to communicate and collaborate with team members on Discord, and during team meetings and workshops.
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
 
Our volunteer contribute on a self-selected schedule. There are some meetings and workshops scheduled outside of school hours.
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Not Applicable
Number of Positions Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Orono ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation
Application Deadline 26 Jun 2026
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Seeds of Diversity


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