Apply to the Youth Climate Activation Circle

Aug 15th, 2022
By kgrube
four young adults standing in front of a whiteboard. Two lean together to view a laptop screen while two write on the whiteboard.

Call for Applications!

Dufferin County is creating a Youth Climate Activation Circle and is looking for youth ages 16 - 25 to help drive climate action in our community.

As a Youth Climate Ambassador you will:

  • LEARN about climate change
  • COLLABORATE with fellow volunteers to create and execute a local climate action project
  • TAKE meaningful action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Dufferin
  • CONNECT with local experts and discover green career pathways

The Right Fit

You should apply to the Youth Climate Activation Circle if: 

  • You are between 16 – 25 years of age
  • A resident of Dufferin County
  • You are passionate about and driven to advance solutions to climate change related to transportation, home energy, and/or agriculture
  • You are able to commit to 40 hours (inclusive of training) to the Youth Climate Activation Circle Between October 2022 and October 2023

What We Can Offer You

  • A $500 stipend or volunteer hours
  • Reimbursement for eligible expenses
  • “Youth Climate Ambassador” certificate
  • A letter of support and/or reference
  • Exposure to ‘green’ career pathways

Learn more and apply by September 30th at joinindufferin.com/ycac

Climate change is an issue of justice. This is why applications from youth from communities experiencing social, economic and other barriers, including people of colour, newcomers, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, women, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities / disabled will be given priority.

A poster with details of the Youth Climate Activation Circle