Cornell Climate Stewards Application Schuyler, Seneca, and Cayuga Counties

The Cornell Climate Stewards Training is a volunteer training program created to help local citizens become climate science, adaptation and mitigation leaders for their community. It provides training on these subjects and more through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE). The 2023 training will be led by Cornell, CCE and Sea Grant staff from across NYS. The program equips local volunteers with the knowledge, effective communication techniques and strategies to work with the public and local governments around climate issues. Trained volunteers will complete the program by assisting in developing projects for their community that will help it to be more climate resilient.

The Cornell Climate Stewards program is modeled after other CCE programs like the Master Gardener and Master Composter volunteer programs. Volunteers will learn about what is already taking place in Monroe County to combat climate change and how to further help our communities implement effective changes.

Cornell Climate Stewards in Schuyler, Seneca, and Cayuga Counties (SSCC) commit to a 12 week training (24 hours of training). The program in SSCC will be offered without cost, however if you wish to make a donation at any time during the training it would go towards supplies for Climate Stewards projects. Upon completion of the training, Cornell Climate Stewards are expected to independently implement climate actions or projects in their community, volunteering at least 40 hours to become a certified "Cornell Climate Steward".  They will become official CCE volunteers and may work with CCE staff on climate-based events and programs.

Space in this program is limited! Cornell Climate Stewards trainee selection is based on an applicant’s ability to attend the training sessions as well as their demonstrated interest in working with their municipality on climate related projects.

The 12-session Cornell Climate Stewards Training will be held on:

Location: Virtually except for Saturday meet-ups for those location is to be determined. Schuyler County Climate Stewards also have the option to attend Thursday sessions in person at the CCE office located at 323 Owego St in Montour Falls.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 10th , 2023. 
After applications are received, candidates will be contacted.

Questions? Contact Marissa Nolan (Schuyler County) at mn623@cornell.edu or (607)535-7161 x3226
or Ryan Staychock (Seneca and Cayuga Counties) at rms462@cornell.eud or (315)-539-9251 x110

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What county do you reside in? *
Why are you interested in becoming a Cornell Climate Steward? *
What climate related topics are you most interested in learning about via the Cornell Climate Stewards program? *
What skills and experience do you bring that will help you be a successful Cornell Climate Steward? (e.g. experience with community outreach, diverse community contacts, relevant studies or work experience, graphic design, art, teaching, carpentry, writing, database management, and so much more!) *
Are you currently, or have you ever, volunteered with your local community/municipality (i.e.. Climate Action Committee, Planning Board, STEPS, Rec Center, etc.)? If yes, please give approximate dates, volunteer position, County/State. If no, what would you be interested in working on and how would you connect with the community, municipal staff and volunteers?  *
Where did you learn about the opportunity to be a Cornell Climate Steward? *
Do you need any accessibility accommodations in order to participate in the Cornell Climate Stewards training and/or volunteering?  If yes, please describe. *
Do you now have, or anticipate, any obligations that may prevent you from finishing the 12 week training and fulfilling the independent community project volunteer commitment? If yes, please describe. *
Do you agree with the scientific consensus that climate change is occurring and mostly caused by human activity?
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The Cornell Climate Stewards (CS) Code of Conduct asks you to: execute all CS activities in an ethical manner; respect the rights and dignity of all staff, volunteers and community members; resolve issues with others respectfully (consulting your CCE CS coordinator, if needed); encourage participation and respect for individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives; and refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal activities and inappropriate language at all CCE/Climate Stewards related activities.  Can you agree to this Code of Conduct? *
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