YouthToSea
is back!
Good
morning,
Ocean
Wise is proud to announce that applications are open for our 2022 YouthToSea Leadership Program
with applications due April 24th, 2022.
YouthToSea
is designed to offer youth (15-18 years old) in the Lower Mainland an opportunity
to build their personal leadership, problem-solving and life skills. Youth in
the program will participate in outdoor excursions, skills building workshops,
and create their own ocean service project. Youth who join the program will
expand their social networks, increase their marine conservation knowledge,
connect with their community, and gain employment skills. In addition to our
regular program, this year we are offering 5 different Work Experience streams
for students completing their Work Experience course in school.
Our
updated WEX Program offers the following streams:
·
Marine Survey: Students will get a hands-on experience conducting
a scientific monitoring project. They will learn how to set up a research
project, conduct environmental surveys and identify a variety of marine
invertebrates.
·
Wetland Survey: Students will get a hands-on experience conducting
a scientific monitoring project. They will learn how to set up a research
project, conduct environmental surveys and identify a variety of freshwater
invertebrates, plants, and birds.
·
Camps Placement: In collaboration with Sea Smart, this placement
will give students the opportunity to work in a day camp setting. The placement
includes a 2-week placement with a day camp, where students will get the
opportunity to create and lead their own activities (with support from
staff).
·
Communications: Students will get hands on experience with content
creation through photography, videography, editing and blog writing. Students
will attend YouthToSea events and excursions creating material for online
forums.
·
Shoreline Cleanup: Students will get hands on experience working
in a non-profit ocean conservation environment. This placement includes
creating a research plan, attending, and organizing cleanups, sorting material,
and analyzing data. Students will also work with our Plastic Research team to
develop new plastic interventions.
There
is limited space in the program. We are offering 30 spots in our Classic
Program and 54 spots in across our 5 Work Experience streams.
A full
program description including application details and FAQ’s can be found
here: https://ocean.org/learn-explore/youth-programs/youthtosea-how-it-works/
YouthToSea
2022 will run from May 2022 – October 2022 and is supported by the Government
of Canada through the Canada Service Corps initiative. All training,
certifications, and retreats are fully funded, and there are no costs for
participants.
Youth
that complete the Leadership Program will receive:
·
120+ hours of volunteer service
·
Access to Ocean Wise mentorship, resources, and grant funding
·
A 3-day, 2-night immersive learning journey May 13-15, 2022
·
Opportunity to take part in several outdoor excursions (ex.
Kayaking, Sailing)
·
Skill building workshops to help with resume building and
employment skills
·
Valuable work experience and professional contacts
Please let us know if you have any questions and share this with anyone who might be interested in this awesome opportunity! General inquiries from students and parents can be sent to youth@ocean.org
Apply Here: YouthToSea 2022 Application Form (office.com)