Youth Interviewer

(Seeds of Diversity- Waterloo Region School Food Gardens)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-CWD0217
Last Modified: 03 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2024

Opportunity Details: Youth Interviewer

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Youth in Food Systems is a program of Seeds of Diversity Canada that works to engage youth in food systems learning, skills development, and agri-food career exploration through several in-person and remote projects across Waterloo Region and throughout Ontario. Since April 2021, over 320 youth aged 14-19 have participated in the program, accumulating over 3400 community service hours. We are embarking on Season 4 of the Food Leader Interview Series this year and are looking for Interviewers to lead the project!

Since 2021, our youth Interviewers have carried out 25 video and audio interviews, spotlighting 25 unique and important careers in Canadian food systems. Are you ready to join the next cohort of leaders?

Contact Andrew Jackson, Youth Program Manager; Email: info@youthinfoodsystems.ca
Duties
  • conduct virtual video interviews with professionals working in Canadian food systems
  • participate in training
  • design interview questions
  • coordinate meetings with selected Interviewees
  • utilize Zoom to carry out the (20-30 minute) conversation
More Info Link https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/interview-series/
Benefits
  • Research and critical thinking skills
  • Communication skills and abilities to work with teammates, staff, and food leaders
  • Leadership development and confidence building
  • One-on-one and group training in professionalism, communications, interviewing techniques and more
  • Opportunity to build and contribute to knowledge sharing about agri-food careers
  • Opportunity to join a youth-driven organization focused on skill development and peer-to-peer learning 
Ages 14 year(s) - 19 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Volunteer from Home / Virtual
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Leadership ; Listening Skills
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - approximately 15-20 hours total commitment over the course of four months.
Interaction Level Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Accessibility Not Applicable
Number of Positions Blue Mountains: 3 individual(s) ; Clearview (Simcoe County): 3 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 3 individual(s) ; Wasaga Beach: 3 individual(s) 
 
12 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Display Until 12 Jul 2024

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