Environmental Youth Alliance - Volunteer Opportunity

Are you looking to develop your environmental leadership skills?

Are you curious about environmental education and working with youth?

Are you a youth between the ages of 18-25 who identifies as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or living with a disability?

Then the Peer Mentors program is for you!

Peer Mentors work alongside experienced EYA staff to run our land-based education programs for high school-aged youth in Strathcona Community Gardens. You bring your experience and passion and we provide skill-building workshops, one-on-one mentorship with an EYA educator, and opportunities to practice facilitation and group leadership.

Dates: Sept 13-Nov25, 2025

This program consists of two parts:

Skill-building workshops: Training weekend September 13th and 14th, then a mix of online and in person weekly Tuesday evening (5:00 - 7:30 pm) sessions on Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 25.   

Peer Mentoring: Weekly program support, 1 day/week from 10 AM - 3 PM (days vary according to the program you are supporting; learn more about the programs at https://eya.ca/program/nature-stewards/)

Locations: Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin Ave, Vancouver), Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St, Vancouver), EYA office (1245 Glen Dr), and remote

Meals and bus tickets are offered on program days, and a living stipend is provided. This stipend will be sent upon program completion via e-transfer. 

Applications will be open until August 30th or until filled, so please apply early - the earlier we receive your application the better!
*References may be requested

Check out our website https://eya.ca/program/peer-mentors/ to apply 

If you have any questions, please email our Junior Program Manager, Sayan at sayan@eya.ca or phone 604-689-4446.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCzfh__2u-spf1JIPUl9re9Q7KkbK_6wChEQHFrxuMGqCUtg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111299571005967849719