Youth Stewardship & Professional Skills (YSP) Program - Energize for Climate!
Thank you for your interest in our Youth Stewardship & Professional Skills (YSP) Program! This program is open to youth in the Hamilton Region looking to get involved with issues relating to climate change. The theme for the summer session is all about energy and sustainable ways for youth to conserve energy in their daily lives. Over the course of the summer you will learn some fundamental skills through the construction of a environmental stewardship project of your choice, and have the opportunity to make your project a reality. This is a great program to build up your resume, connect with like-minded peers interested in environmentalism, and will make a difference in your community!

In joining this program, you can:

• earn a minimum of 18 community service / volunteer hours
• gain valuable professional skills and experience
• receive letters of recommendation as needed
• complete a stewardship project that benefits the environment
• meet other high school students that value sustainable living
• have fun in nature this summer!
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Program Details
Application Deadline for 'Energize for Climate':
Monday, June 27th at 11:59pm

Program Time:
Weekly/bi-weekly
Monday OR Tuesday from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (time to be confirmed)

Hybrid Program Structure:
In-Person Meetings (July 11, 12 & 14 at Green Venture's EcoHouse - 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton)
Interactive virtual meetings using Kumospace throughout July and August

Program Partners:
Hamilton Community Foundation
Conserver Society of Hamilton & District
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
City Enrichment Fund

Eligibility:
Priority is given to youth who self-identify as belonging to an equity-seeking group, and who can make the commitment to actively participate in program activities.
- Student must live in Hamilton and/or go to school in Hamilton.
- Open to high school students ages 14+
- Consent from Parent/Guardian if you are under 18

The final selection will be made from all eligible applicants by random draw.
Application
Please complete the following application.

*Applications must be received by June 27, we will contact you shortly after and will require a signed permission slip from a parent/guardian to continue through the program if you are under 18. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis if capacity is not reached. If you are not selected, we will reach out and notify you of future program offerings if interested.

*Every applicant who meets our requirements will be placed in a random draw to ensure the selection process is as fair as possible. If you require accommodations for completing the online application or have any questions, you can reach us directly via email (youth@greenventure.ca) or phone (905-808-3717).
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