Youth-Led Blog Team Members
(Seeds of Diversity)
Opportunity Details: Youth-Led Blog Team Members
| Contact | Grace Ihejiamaizu, Program Manager, Seeds of Diversity Canada - Youth in Food Systems; Email: grace@seeds.ca |
| Duties | If you are a youth aged 14-19, this could be for you! By joining our Youth in Food Systems team, you can learn about and explore food systems while creating content for empowering and inspiring your peers to do the same. Are you eager to learn about and share knowledge about food systems and sustainability with your peers? WRITERS - Do you have a way with words, or just an interest in writing? We have an opportunity for you to write about food- and sustainability-related topics for the blog! It’s written for young people, by young people, to educate and inspire your peers. EDITORS - The essence of the blog lies in having high quality content, and that shouldn’t fall solely on the blog writers. Our editors are responsible for reviewing each post and providing suggestions and feedback before the posts get published. DESIGNERS & PUBLISHERS - The aesthetic of the blog is important for capturing readers’ attention. This means having a featured image for each and every blog post created; and publishing each post in a way that is user friendly and appealing. If you have a creative eye and want to produce final pieces that are inviting, this role could be the perfect fit for you! Time commitment: 6 month minimum, 2+ contributions / month on a self-selected schedule Check out the blog here: https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/blog/
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| More Info Link | https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/join-us/ |
| Benefits | Depending on selected role(s) within the team, you can expect to gain: Research skills Written communication skills Critical thinking and time management skills Leadership skills Graphic design skill Collaboration skills within the blog team Confidence in yourself and your abilities A chance to have your work published on a professional webpage |
| 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 ; Writing / Editing ; Youth Engagement |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
| Interaction Level | Virtual Volunteering ; Largely independent work with opportunities to communicate and collaborate with peers via Discord, and in virtual meetings. |
| 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 youth volunteers work on a self-selected schedule. There are some scheduled meetings and workshops taking place 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 12 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation |
| Application Deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Police Check | Not Required |
