[Sust-mar] Educ. Outreach & Engagement Volunteer, Sierra Club, Halifax NS

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY



Position: Education Outreach and Engagement Volunteer

Organization: Sierra Club Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter http://www.sierraclub.ca/atlantic

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia



The Sierra Club Canada -- Atlantic Canada Chapter is a

non-profit environmental organization based out of Halifax,

NS. The mission of Sierra Club Canada is to focus

on five overriding threats: loss of animal and plant species;

deterioration of the planet's oceans and atmosphere; the

ever-growing presence of toxic chemicals in all living things;

destruction of our remaining wilderness; and spiraling

population growth and over consumption.



Since 2003, the Atlantic Canada Chapter has delivered

education programs in the Atlantic Provinces. The programs

are all hands-on, interactive and action-based.



For 2009/2010, our education program will focus on

sustainability and the Eco-Footprint. Through a joint high

school-elementary school mentorship program called

EcoBuddies, older students assume leadership roles and

deliver sustainability education to younger children.



We are currently looking for two (2) dedicated volunteers 

to help with the coordination of the EcoBuddies program 

in Nova Scotia. These volunteers will work out of the 

Halifax office of the Sierra Club Canada.



Requirements:



- Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability

- Experience working with young people and in schools is an asset

- Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal)

- Willingness to engage in administrative work when required

- Willingness to commit 3-5 hours a week



Duties:



- Help with coordination of the EcoBuddies program

- Assist in delivery of Eco-Footprint presentations to grade 6 students

- Update and maintain the EcoBuddies website

- Seek out media opportunities



We are looking for outgoing, driven, and conscientious 

volunteers. If you want to gain meaningful experience while 

volunteering in a fun office environment then the Education 

Outreach and Engagement Volunteer position may be for you!



Application Information:

Deadline: September 9th, 2009

Volunteer start date: sometime during week of September 14th-18th, 2009 (flexible)



Location: Halifax, NS



How to submit an an application:



Please send a cover letter and resume including contact 

information for 3 references to the attention of Jessica Dawe.



Contact Name: Jessica Dawe

E-mail: ecobuddies at sierraclub.ca



Mail/In Person:

1657 Barrington St.

Roy Building Suite 533

Halifax NS  B3J 2A1



By Fax: (902) 444 3116



For questions, please contact Jessica Dawe:

ecobuddies at sierraclub.ca or 902 444 3113.

When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at 

GoodWorkCanada.ca.



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