Youth-Led Blog Team Members

(Seeds of Diversity- Waterloo Region School Food Gardens)

Position ID: V-CWD0295
Last Modified: 26 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 26 Sep 2024

Opportunity Details: Youth-Led Blog Team Members

Contact Andrew Jackson, Program Manager, Youth in Food Systems; Email: andrew@seeds.ca
Duties

ABOUT US 

Seeds of Diversity is a nationally-incorporated charity that engages Canadians to secure the future of food production and adapt Canadian food systems to new challenges of the next century. Through education and hands-on skills training, gardeners young and old preserve the  biodiversity and sustainability of our agricultural food systems.

Youth in Food Systems is a program of Seeds of Diversity that works to support youth in food systems learning, skills development, and agri-food career exploration through several in-person and remote projects across Ontario. 

 

THE ROLES

We are bringing youth on for each role within the youth-led blog team this year! See the blog here

The roles within the blog team include Writers, Editors, Designers, and Publishers. Youth are invited to join in up to two roles at a time. 

 

WRITERS
Do you have a way with words, or just an interest in writing? We have an opportunity for you to write about food- and sustainability-related topics for the blog! It’s written for young people, by young people, to educate and inspire your peers. 

 
EDITORS
The essence of the blog lies in having high quality content, and that shouldn’t fall solely on the blog writers. Our editors are responsible for reviewing each post and providing suggestions and feedback before the posts get published. 


DESIGNERS & PUBLISHERS
The aesthetic of the blog is important for capturing readers’ attention. This means having a featured image for each and every blog post created; and publishing each post in a way that is user friendly and appealing. If you have a creative eye and want to produce final pieces that are inviting, this role could be the perfect fit for you! 

More Info Link https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/join-us/
Benefits Dependent on the role(s) selected. 
 
Research skill development 
Critical thinking skill development 
Written communication skill development and practice 
Graphic and/or web design skill development  
Collaboration skill development within the blog team 
Opportunity to build confidence in yourself and your abilities 
A chance to have your work published on a professional webpage  
A chance to contribute to a project aimed at increasing young people's knowledge of food and sustainability
Ages 14 year(s) - 19 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Nature / Environment
Skills/Experience Creativity ; Leadership ; Planning & Organizing ; Research ; Writing & Editing
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; You require youth participants to commit to joining us for a minimum of 3 months.
Interaction Level Solitary ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering ; Virtual, self-paced. Blog team members are required to have a device and Internet access in order to participate.
Minimum Hours 1 / Month
Accessibility Not Applicable
Location Virtual
Number of Positions Alcona ; Alliston ; Angus ; Baxter ; Beeton ; Belle Ewart ; Bond Head ; Borden CFB ; Bradford ; Churchill ; Colgan ; Cookstown ; Egbert ; Everett ; Gilford ; Glencairn ; Hockley ; Lefroy ; Lisle ; Loretto ; Rosemount ; Simcoe County ; Stroud ; Thornton ; Tottenham ; Utopia 
 
12 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
The blog team is fully remote, with youth from across Ontario participating.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Group onboardings happen twice each month. There are ongoing idea sharing sessions and media training available.
Transportation Fully remote
Police Check Not Required
Display Until 21 Mar 2025

Agency Details: Seeds of Diversity- Waterloo Region School Food Gardens

Office Phone 226-600-7782
E-Mail mail@seeds.ca
Website seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/
Address & Map
12 Dupont St. West, Waterloo St W, 1
Waterloo, ON N2L 2X6