Cornell Climate Stewards Application Seneca County

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 2021 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 training by assisting in developing projects in their local community to become more climate smart.  

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

Cornell Climate Stewards in Seneca County commit to a 12 week training (24 hours of online training that spans 15 weeks), followed by volunteer work in their community. Upon completion of the 12 week 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".  Additionally, they will become official Seneca County CCE volunteers and work with Association staff on continuing programming.

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 a demonstration that they are interested in working with their municipality on climate related projects or are already working with their municipality.

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

Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm via Zoom
From September 9, 2021 – December 16, 2021
(12 weeks – skipping September 16th and November 11th & 25th)

Application Deadline: Friday, September 3, 2021.

Questions? Contact Ave Bauder at Bauder@Cornell.edu or 315-539-9251

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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 (Seneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions), Rec Center, Solar Seneca, 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? *
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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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