Youth Social Media Content Creators
(Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems)
Opportunity Details: Youth Social Media Content Creators
| Contact | Grace Ihejiamaizu, 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 ROLE Our social media is one of our primary communication platforms, and we’re looking for youth interested in helping us to grow it with fun, relevant, and informational content! You will be able to co-lead our Instagram page (@youthinfoodsystems) by conducting research, creating posts, and (optional) interacting with our audience.
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| More Info Link | https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/join-us/ |
| Benefits | Research and communication skill development Graphic design skill development, using Canva Teamwork and deliverables skill development Creativity and critical thinking skill development as you consider how messages are conveyed to an audience A chance to have your work published on a professional webpage A chance to contribute to accurate and interesting food systems and sustainability knowledge sharing |
| Ages | 14 year(s) - 19 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Nature / Environment ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Planning & Organizing ; Research ; Writing & Editing |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Time commitment: 3 month minimum, 2+ post designs / month on a self-selected schedule |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Month |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | Virtual |
| Number of Positions | Simcoe County ; Alliston ; Angus ; Bradford ; Loretto ; Beeton ; Cookstown ; Tottenham ; Borden CFB ; Hockley ; Utopia ; Colgan ; Everett ; Glencairn ; Lisle ; Rosemount ; Baxter ; Egbert ; Thornton ; Alcona ; Belle Ewart ; Gilford ; Lefroy ; Stroud ; Bond Head 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Group onboardings happen once/month via Google Meet. There are ongoing idea sharing sessions and media training available, and the team uses Discord to collaborate and communicate on an ongoing basis. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
Agency Details: Seeds of Diversity - Youth in Food Systems
| Office Phone | 226-600-7782 |
| mail@seeds.ca | |
| Website | https://seeds.ca/schoolfoodgardens/ |
| Address & Map | 12 Dupont St. West, Waterloo St W, 1 Waterloo, ON N2L 2X6 |