Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems

Youth Social Media Content Creators

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 Social Media Content Creators

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 Our social media is one of our primary communication platforms, and we’re looking for youth interested in helping us to grow it with fun, relevant, and informational content!

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  • Starting Immediately
  • 1-3hrs / month
  • 5 Spots Available of 5
  • Suitable For: Youth, Teens and Students (18 and under)
Youth Social Media Content Creators

Dates and Times

Members of the Social Media team are spread out across Ontario, with all work taking place virtually and on a self-selected schedule. Content Creators can choose to create 2-5+ posts each month.

Required Qualifications

No qualifications or certifications required. Group onboardings happen twice each month. Additional, regular opportunities to take part in idea sharing meetings and media trainings.

Position Responsibilities

Content Creators co-lead our Instagram page (@youthinfoodsystems) alongside peers and staff by conducting research, creating posts, and (optional) interacting with our audience. Time commitment: 3 month minimum, 2+ post designs / month on a self-selected schedule Visit https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/join-us/ to apply

Volunteer Benefits

Research and communication skill development; Graphic design skill development, using Canva; Teamwork and deliverables skill development; Creativity and critical thinking skill development as you consider how messages are conveyed to an audience; A chance to have your work published on a professional webpage; A chance to contribute to accurate and interesting food systems and sustainability knowledge sharing.