Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Resume
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
Climate Action, Resilience, and Emotions (CARE) Facilitator
Climate Action, Resilience, and Emotions (CARE) is a two-part, in-class workshop designed for youth aged 10-18 in the Kelowna and Kamloops regions to explore their emotions related to climate change, learn resilience-building strategies, connect with local community environmental initiatives, and become empowered to take positive local action. We are hiring two teams of volunteer workshop facilitators: one in Kamloops, and one in Kelowna. Applicants must be located in either Kelowna or Kamloops, and able to travel to local schools to deliver in-person workshops. Volunteer facilitators will receive a $50 honorarium for completing facilitator training, and an additional $50 for each 2-part CARE workshop facilitated. We encourage anyone ages 18-30 who is interested in climate justice and youth empowerment to apply to join our volunteer facilitation team! This is a volunteer commitment that runs from December 2025 to May 2026, with the possibility of continuing through the summer and into the fall. We anticipate an average commitment of 8-10 total hours, including preparation for workshops, workshop delivery, and travel time.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Application Steps 1. Read this job description thoroughly to decide if the position is something you can truly commit to. 2. Complete the online application form. The application will require you to ipload your resume (max. 1 double-sided page) and indicate your availability for training and workshop shifts. 3. All applicants will receive a response and successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applications close at midnight PT on Sunday December 7th.
Certification or Education Required
Who we’re looking for: ➔ Youth 18-30 ➔ Located in either Kelowna or Kamloops (able to travel to local Kelowna or Kamloops schools for in-person workshop delivery) ➔ Passionate about climate change and social justice ➔ Have public speaking or facilitation experience, or are interested in gaining these skills ➔ Experience working with youth is an asset ➔ Excellent interpersonal skills ➔ Strong time management skills to balance commitments
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteer facilitators will receive a $50 honorarium for completing facilitator training, and an additional $50 for each 2-part CARE workshop facilitated. All successful applicants will be trained in social-emotional resilience techniques, classroom management, delivering CARE content, and will be supported by ongoing check-in meetings with CARE staff as needed.
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Resume
- Good for groups
- Good for youth