🌱 Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is a volunteer-run project operating under Transition Toronto. We help marginalized communities build climate resilience, leveraging data & AI to transform climate anxiety into effective action.
🌻 Current projects include a youth data literacy workshop program, a community adaptation capacity building workshop program, a multilingual AI chatbot for accessible climate information, and a youth climate anxiety detection project to provide timely mental health supports and interventions.
Time Commitment: 2-5 hours per week based on project needs and flexibility
Location: Remote within Canada, ideally in the Greater Toronto Area
What you'll be doing:
- Volunteer Management: Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of new volunteers on a quarterly basis, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all team members.
- Team Socials and Meetings: Organize and facilitate quarterly team socials to build camaraderie and strengthen team connections. Plan and run efficient monthly team meetings, keeping discussions focused, timely, and productive.
- Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for volunteers, providing ongoing support and information to ensure they are informed and engaged in CRC’s initiatives.
- Onboarding and Training: Design and implement a structured onboarding process for new volunteers, providing them with the necessary resources, training, and support to succeed in their roles.
Ideal Skill Set:
- Organisational Excellence: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and timelines efficiently.
- People Management: Experience in managing or coordinating teams, with a knack for fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
- Event Planning: Enthusiasm for planning and executing team events, from socials to meetings, ensuring they are well-organized and enjoyable.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and support volunteers effectively.
- Passion for Climate Action: A genuine interest in climate resilience, social justice, and making a positive impact within communities.
Why volunteer with CRC:
- Grow your skills, have autonomy in your work, take on stretch tasks, and learn from other volunteers! On our Slack channel we post & attend group training events or virtual workshops together
- Contribute to a meaningful cause, helping communities co-create a resilient future
- Collaborate with a passionate and diverse team, working together with people from various backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines
- Build a network, expanding your professional network and building lasting relationships
To apply complete this form: https://forms.gle/uUevbiNoCeoiTkxz6