Opportunity Details

Could you spare 1-2 hours a fortnight?
At SELFA we have a large outdoor area which is used by the children and young people we support, and we could do with some help making sure it is looked after.
Tasks include - weeding, planting and keeping the area tidy.

Opportunity Details

Goal/Purpose:
Join us in an enriching opportunity to contribute to the conservation efforts of our local environmental charity, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. Our primary objective is to conduct a residential canvassing campaign aimed at raising funds and collecting bottles for recycling. The funds generated will be directly channeled towards supporting the local community at the afforestation areas and enhancing the biodiversity of the two afforestation areas in Saskatoon namely Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and George Genereux Urban Regional Park. It will also provide capacity to maintain the GPS prairie forest guide app. In addition to our primary goal of conducting door-to-door canvassing campaigns to support the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, our organization actively seeks opportunities to enhance our capacity and expand our reach such as training sessions or networking events. By participating in this campaign, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our natural heritage while fostering sustainable practices within our community.

Why it's Important:
The success of our door-to-door canvassing campaign is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it provides essential financial support for the ongoing initiatives of Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, enabling us to carry out vital conservation projects and maintain the integrity of our local ecosystems. Additionally, by collecting bottles for recycling, we actively contribute to reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable waste management practices. Furthermore, engaging in direct community outreach fosters awareness and appreciation for our natural surroundings, encouraging a sense of responsibility and stewardship among residents towards our environment.

Time Commitment:
Volunteers are needed intermittently throughout the spring and summer seasons to participate in group canvassing activities.

Benefits:

Support an organization making a tangible difference in the community.
Witness immediate results of your efforts through the collection of funds and bottles for recycling.
Receive comprehensive training on the organization and its campaign strategies.
Engage with your neighborhood, fostering community connections, and developing interpersonal skills.
Enhance communication, reliability, and trustworthiness through active participation.
Develop valuable competencies in public speaking, client service, and problem-solving.

Competencies Developed:

Public speaking and presentation skills
Client service and public relations
Adaptability and problem-solving
Community knowledge and awareness

Requirements:
Volunteers must possess strong communication skills, friendliness, reliability, and trustworthiness. Additionally, a basic understanding of community outreach principles and awareness of environmental issues is preferred.

Related Skills:
This volunteer opportunity offers valuable experience for individuals with backgrounds or interests in advertising, marketing, public relations, as well as those in managerial roles within insurance, real estate, financial brokerage, retail sales, and trade.

Join us in making a positive impact on our community and connecting with like-minded individuals dedicated to environmental conservation. Together, we can create a sustainable future for Saskatoon and its surrounding areas. Visit our website to learn more about the mission and vision of Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas: www.friendsareas.ca

Opportunity Details

Learn about trails, and help Whiskeytown
Environmental School!
March 20th, 9:00 am to as long as you can join in.
· Help out WES in Whiskeytown
· Remove invasive plants and minor hazards
· Clear larger debris
· Learn what type of work goes into clearing trails
Students attending field trips this spring will be able to access these cleared trails.
Safety meeting begins at 9:00am sharp. Volunteers may join the crew until 3:00pm or leave earlier in the day as needed. This will be physical work manually clearing cut branches after the park ranger uses a chainsaw to cut logs laying across the trail.
Meet at Whiskeytown Environmental School, 10106 Paige Bar Road. Come on in the gate that crosses Clear Creek onto campus. The sign at the front of campus calls the location "NEED Camp".
Sign up with the Whiskeytown National Park Volunteer program at: https://forms.office.com/g/PDszun4eFX

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Trail Clearing Volunteer, https://forms.office.com/g/PDszun4eFX	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Village Capital, we believe that the work of entrepreneurs solving urgent problems is vital to face the current world situation. For this reason, we fuel the growth of sustainable and impactful businesses by unlocking capital for early-stage entrepreneurs who are building emergent solutions for social, economic, and environmental challenges worldwide.

Greentech Asia 2024: The Future of Sustainability will support early-stage companies who are creating locally viable solutions focused on cleantech and climate tech, agtech and food security, circular and regenerative economy, natural resource management, water sanitation, and health in South East Asia. The companies will participate in 3 weeks of virtual workshops where they will have the opportunity to analyze their business from different perspectives and be better prepared to keep growing.

The Selection Committee, formed by the Village Capital team and Moody’s volunteers, will review the Briefing Book, a document summarizing relevant information on the 20 semi-finalists (approx. 2 hrs). After reviewing and scoring the candidates, they will participate in the Final Selection Call, where the decision on which startups will participate in the program will be made (approx. 1 hr).

-Once you register, the Village Capital team will send you detailed information on the steps to follow to review the Briefing Book. This part of the process is to be done asynchronously.

-For the Final Selection Call, the Village Capital team will send you a calendar invitation and the information needed for this event.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Itaseoul is a non-profit organization based in Korea that aims to promote creative philanthropy. Every year, Itaseoul supports 1,000 individuals with volunteer programs and environmental awareness programs.

The process is
1. Anyone interested in plogging can register on Ita Seoul's mobile app.
https://ita.city
2. As they engage in plogging activities and collect litter, they can select the specific type of trash from nine categories available on the app, ranging from plastic to cigarette butts.
3. Once their plogging session is over, the app generates a summary that displays the duration of the activity and provides information on the quantity and types of litter collected.

Opportunity Details

Wrap up the Spring work party season with NSEA as we tend to this freshly planted site along Macaulay Creek! Find out more and register at n-sea.org/stream-stewards

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Aid in restoring critical habitat for Chum and Coho salmon as we remove invasive species along a tributary of Tenmile Creek. Find out more and register at n-sea.org/stream-stewards

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We will be working at the Land Trust’s Bell Creek property improving riparian habitat by removing both Vinca and Blackberry. Find out more and register at n-sea.org/stream-stewards

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Plant trees and shrubs with us and the Whatcom Conservation District at this new site right along the Nooksack River just south of downtown Ferndale! Find out more and register at Stream Stewards Program — Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (n-sea.org)

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Celebrate Earth Day with NSEA and the Whatcom Conservation District along the Nooksack River planting trees, and shrubs to restore the long-lost forest that once protected the riverbank. Find out more and register at n-sea.org/stream-stewards

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a