January 31, 2016

[INVITATION - SYC Vancouver Sustainability Fair]

Sustainable Youth Canada (SYC) is a federally-registered non-profit completely run by youth in high school and university, operating in several regions across the nation. Here in Vancouver, our high school student-led team would like to once again extend a warm welcome for Vancouver exhibitors, non-profits, and high school alike to join us for our second annual Vancouver Sustainability Fair! 

Sustainable Youth Canada will be holding its Second Annual Vancouver Sustainability Fair next month for high school students across city. This event, happening on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 12:40PM-2:00PM , will gather more than 200 passionate students from various high schools across the Greater Vancouver Area to learn about sustainability on both a local and global scale.

The fair will be held at the St. George's School Upper & Lower Great Halls (4175 West 29th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada V6S 1V1), where we will be hosting booths set up by various local sustainability-focused NGOs & non-profits, and booths showcasing some of the student sustainability initiatives that are happening across the city. Last year, we hosted representatives from organizations such as the Vancouver Aquarium, BC Hydro, Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, Pacific Spirit Park Society, and the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. We’ve included a video of last year’s fair here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfhQ48AOrDc

We would like to cordially invite all sustainability-related NPOs and NGOs across Greater Vancouver to exhibit at our upcoming fair by setting up a booth. Here, you will have the opportunity to speak about your organization to students from all over the Lower Mainland in order for them to learn about both your organization’s vision for sustainability, and ways to get involved with opportunities to engage and volunteer with your organization.

In the meantime, we would also be glad to feature your organization in our online Canadian Sustainable Youth Registry and Facebook Page, connecting opportunities from your organization with our 500+ members nationwide.

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about SYC, the Sustainability Fair, or anything else. We can be reached at conference.vancouver@sustainableyouthcanada.com

We look forward to working with you!

-The SYC Vancouver Organizing Committee

January 19, 2016

[INVITATION - SYC Vancouver Sustainability Fair]
 

Sustainable Youth Canada (SYC) is a federally-registered non-profit completely run by youth in high school and university, operating in several regions across the nation. Here in Vancouver, our high school student-led team is especially focused on getting youth actively involved with a variety of sustainable activities, through both our own initiatives and through working with partner organizations.
 

Sustainable Youth Canada will be holding its first “SYC Vancouver Sustainability Fair” next month for high school students across city. This event, happening on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 12:00PM-2:00PM, will gather passionate students from various high schools across the Greater Vancouver Area to learn about sustainability on both a local and global scale. The fair will be held at the St. George's School Lower Great Hall (4175 West 29th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada V6S 1V1), where we will be hosting booths set up by various local sustainability-focused NGOs & non-profits, and booths showcasing some of the student sustainability initiatives that are happening across the city. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about how they can get involved with sustainable practices and local organizations, and for everyone to get in touch with trends in student-led sustainability initiatives.

We would like to cordially invite sustainability-related NPOs and NGOs across Greater Vancouver to exhibit at our upcoming fair by setting up a booth. Here, we would like to offer the opportunity for both members of SYC and the general Vancouver student population to learn about your organization's vision for sustainablility & conservation, and ways to get involved with opportunities to engage and volunteer with your organization.
 

In the meantime, we would also be glad to feature your organization in our online Canadian Sustainable Youth Registry, where our 100+ members in Vancouver can connect with opportunities to get involved with your organization.

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about SYC, the Sustainability Fair, or anything else. We can be reached at: vancouver@sustainableyouthcanada.com
 

We look forward to working with you!

-The SYC Vancouver Organizing Committee

April 16, 2014

Position: Electric Vehicle Fair Volunteer

Date: April 24th

Duration/Available Shifts:

• 2:00-4:30pm

• 4:30-7:30pm

• 7:30-10:30pm

Description: In partnership with the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association (VEVA), and in honor of Earth Week, BCSEA Vancouver, an SYC Partner, is hosting a celebration of electric vehicles on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 from 5:30pm - 9:30pm at the TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver. 

Event Features:

• Electric vehicle test drives between 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Test drives are 15 minutes in length; you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable dealer driver who can answer your questions about vehicle performance. We encourage you to book test drives in advance by sending us a note/email when you book your tickets. The first test drive starts at 5:30 pm; the last test drive starts at 7:15 pm. Each test drive vehicle will have a sign-up sheet on the day of the event.

• Electric vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles and scooters on display between 5:30 - 9:30 pm: electric vehicles owners will be happy to show off car features & answer your questions.

• Display booths of electric vehicle manufacturers/dealers, parts & charging distributers and non-profit organizations affiliated with the sector, available from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.

• Get inspired by a panel of knowledgeable speakers, followed by a moderated question & answer period from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

• Eefreshments and food will be available to all attendees.

Location: Science World, Vancouver BC

Contact: Veronica Owens - Volunteer Co-ordinator & Chair of BCSEA Vancouver

Website: www.bcsea.org

Telephone: vancouver-chair@bcsea.org

February 16, 2014

Position: Renfrew Ravine Green Stewards in Vancouver

Duration: 2 hours per month 

Time & Dates: Weekends

Description: Renfrew Ravine needs you! As a Renfrew Ravine Green Steward, you will be 

supporting Evergreen in bringing nature back to the city through our Uncover Your Creeks 

program. This work in Renfrew Ravine involves restoring the local ecosystem and helping to 

care for the local creeks and waterways. 

Through Uncover Your Creeks, you will: 

• Learn about local ecology 

• Help manage invasive plants 

• Plant native plants 

• Monitor water quality in Still Creek

Renfrew Ravine will work closely with the Still Moon Arts Society to help rehabilitate the park's delicate fish habitat. 

Location: Renfrew Ravine, Vancouver 

Contact: Dana McDonald

604-689-0766 ext. 228

dmcdonald@evergreen.ca

February 09, 2014

Position: Stanley Park Eco Steward

Duration: Varies

Time & Dates: Varies

Description: The Stanley Park Eco-Stewards Program works hard to restore degraded habitats by removing invasive species, planting native species, decommissioning unsanctioned trails, and adding course woody debris and other enhancements in Stanley Park.

Enthusiastic volunteers gather for a fun-filled morning or afternoon to take part in various restoration projects in the Park where it is most needed. Together volunteers will work towards conserving biodiversity and restoring important habitat in Stanley Park. Stanley Park Eco-Stewards events are open to the public and are held twice per month on Saturday or Sunday. Please check our events calendar for upcoming dates.

http://www.stanleyparkecology.ca

Contact: Julie Sims - Volunteer Coordinator

vols@stanleyparkecology.ca

Website/Telephone: http://www.stanleyparkecology.ca