Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems

Youth-Led Blog Team Members

Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems - 1-12 Dupont St W, Waterloo, ON

Starting Immediately     1-3hrs / month

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Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems

Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems

Environment & Green Initiatives - Waterloo, ON
Member For 8 months
Recruiting
Phone226-600-7782
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Email info@youthinfoodsystems.ca
Website https://youthinfoodsystems.ca/
Address1-12 Dupont St W, Waterloo, ON
Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? Yes
Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements? No

Youth-Led Blog Team Members

Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems
Environment & Green Initiatives
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ABOUT US Seeds of Diversity is a nationally-incorporated charity that engages Canadians to secure the future of food production and adapt Canadian food systems to new challenges of the next century. Through education and hands-on skills training, gardeners young and old preserve the biodiversity and sustainability of our agricultural food systems. Youth in Food Systems is a program of Seeds of Diversity that works to support youth in food systems learning, skills development, and agri-food career exploration through several in-person and remote projects across Ontario. THE ROLE We are bringing youth on for each role within the youth-led blog team this year! Visit www.seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/blog to see the project. The roles within the blog team include Writers, Editors, Designers, and Publishers. Youth are invited to join in up to two roles at a time. Visit https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/join-us/ to apply

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  • Starting Immediately
  • 1-3hrs / month
  • 12 Spots Available of 12
  • Suitable For: Youth, Teens and Students (18 and under)
Youth-Led Blog Team Members

Dates and Times

The blog team is fully remote, with youth from across Ontario participating. Work is on a flexible, self-determined schedule outside of occasional online team meetings and trainings.

Required Qualifications

No qualifications or certifications required. Group onboardings happen twice each month. There are ongoing idea sharing sessions and media training available.

Position Responsibilities

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!

Volunteer Benefits

Dependent on the role(s) selected. Research skill development; Critical thinking skill development; Written communication skill development and practice; Graphic and/or web design skill development; Collaboration skill development within the blog team; Opportunity to build confidence in yourself and your abilities; A chance to have your work published on a professional webpage; A chance to contribute to a project aimed at increasing young people's knowledge of food and sustainability.