Are you looking to develop your environmental leadership skills? Are you curious about environmental education and working with youth?  Then the Peer Mentors program is for you! Peer Mentors work alongside experienced EYA staff to run our land-based education programs for high school-aged youth in Strathcona Community Gardens. You bring your experience and passion and we provide skill-building workshops, one-on-one mentorship with an EYA educator, and opportunities to practice facilitation and group leadership.  

Dates: February 8th - May 6th 

This program consists of two parts: 

Skill-building workshops: Training weekend February 8 & 9, then a mix of online and in person weekly Tuesday evening sessions (5:00pm - 7:30 pm) starting Feb 25 (Feb 25, Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 18, Mar 25, Apr 1, Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29, May 6) 

Peer Mentoring: Weekly program support, 1 day/week from 10 AM - 3 PM (days vary according to the program you are supporting; learn more about the programs at https://eya.ca/program/nature-stewards/

This program is open to youth ages 18-25, with exceptions on a case-by-case basis. At EYA, we lift diversity in both humans and non-humans alike! We encourage and prioritize applications from individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), LGBTQ2S+, and those facing other barriers. Meals, bus tickets, and a living stipends are all provided. This will be sent upon program completion via e-transfer.  To apply, complete the online application here or check out our website https://eya.ca/program/peer-mentors/ 

If you have any questions, please email our Junior Program Manager Emily at emily.h@eya.ca or phone 604-689-4446.