Volunteer

Specific volunteer opportunities with SYC will be highlighted in our News section as they arise, but there are many opportunities that are available year-round. Be sure to contact the National Office whatever your interest.


Check out our 2006 Volunteers


SYC Volunteer Committees

SYC Excomm
The SYC Executive Committee, or as we refer to it 'the Excomm', is the most intensive and rewarding volunteer opportunity available. As an elected member of the Excomm, you are one of a team of decision-makers for the organization. We elect new Excomm members every spring so stay tuned for your opportunity to join the team.

SYC Project Committees
These volunteer committees get their hands dirty providing concrete direction to each of our projects and campaigns. Any youth interested in a particular SYC initiative is encouraged to apply for a position on the project committee.

Youth Delegate on the Sierra Club of Canada Board of Directors
The Sierra Club of Canada Board of Directors has 2 designated positions for youth representatives. These representatives are elected by the entire SCC membership to serve a 3 year term. This is an amazing opportunity to gain experience on a national volunteer board of directors, and to represent both youth and SYC.

Office Volunteers
For those who are in the Ottawa-area, or in a city where our regional staff are located, we are always very thankful for office volunteers. Office help could include database development, research, clerical work, outreach activities, communications, art, and event planning.

Co-op Placements:
If you are either a high-school or post-secondary student and your school offers a co-op program consider working with SYC. We have the capacity to welcome 1 to 2 co-op students into our National office per term. Our project work can complement many areas of study including but not exclusive to: graphic design, environmental studies, business, web programming, art, communications, education, and international studies.

Internships:
Often SYC has positions available for interns in the National Office. Internships are a great way to gain meaningful work experience in the field of youth activism while exploring a new city. Interns are offered room and board in Ottawa, and will be given a modest stipend each month.

SYC Representation
From Bonn, Germany, to Seattle, Washington, to Montreal, Quebec SYC has sent representatives to many different workshops, conferences and events. If you are a youth, and an SYC member, you are eligible to attend. Check out our News section to see if there is currently a call-out for representatives.

SYC Advisory Committee
Would you like to help SYC by lending us your expertise? SYC is establishing a diverse committee of individuals who can offer us their wisdom and advice in specific areas. Do you have design, fundraising, facilitation, financial management, web, or other skills you would like to share?

Volunteer Positions

Communications Coordinators - SYC currently offers two volunteer positions in the capacity of Communications Coordination.
Ezine Coordinator - this first position is responsible for the make up and development of bi-monthly ezine's to be sent to SYC's membership. This zines include opportunities, events, interesting articles and/or any other information that may be of interest to SYC's membership.
SYC Promotions Coordinator - this second position is responsible for the development, layout and editing of SYC's bi-annual printed newsletter. The individual is responsible for soliciting articles, photos, poetry, updates etc. from SYC members, groups etc. and compiling it in a visually pleasing newsletter/zine twice annually! This position would also involve developing and updating SYC promotional materials, brochures etc. (position currently open)
Membership Coordinator - the task of the membership coordinator is to implement components of the SYC membership policy and work at developing systems for SYC to actively engage with its membership. This involves communicating with new members, old members, future members and SYC alumni! (Position currently open)