For Youth

Here at Green Venture, we aim to support the eco-journeys of local youth. Our Child and Youth Programs offer an abundance of opportunities for high school students looking to get involved in their communities, young professionals seeking to develop professional skills, budding environmentalists exploring how they can take climate action, and opportunities to get outside. Join us! 

The Education Team at Green Venture is excited to announce the summer session of our Youth Stewardship & Professional Skills Program (YSP)! Through the YSP Program, Hamilton high school students develop transferable professional skills, earn volunteer hours, and gain knowledge of environmental issues. We include workshops for skills such as professional email writing, interviewing, and public speaking among a host of others. Guest speakers in the environmental field are also invited to share their expertise and take questions from participants. As part of this program, we offer mentorship and mini-grants for students to develop hands-on action projects that address the chosen environmental issue, directly benefiting their local communities and the planet. Participants collaborate to design and implement these projects, putting their new environmental knowledge and professional skills into practice and making a meaningful difference in their communities.

Dates: November 1, 2023 – January 17, 2024 (with a break for winter holidays)

Time: 4:30-6:30pm

Location: In person at EcoHouse (22 Veevers Dr. Hamilton, ON)

Apply here. 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. The final selection will be made from all eligible applicants by random draw.

Testimonials

“I loved that I got to meet new people and develop my public speaking, initiative, and leadership skills. […] I would highly recommend it to others if they want to get more comfortable in their own skin, especially if they have anxiety or low self-confidence, and you get to gain experience in project management while also meeting like-minded students.”