THE OPPORTUNITY

Toronto Biosphere Eco-City (TBEC) is seeking new members for a team that is developing a Database of Sustainability Projects. The database allows residents to have an overview of the many interesting sustainability projects in their city. Visit https://Toronto.BioEcoCity.org to view project descriptions that have been uploaded to date.

BACKGROUND

A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban-centred region where teams engage people in sustainable activities to develop a culture of sustainability. BEC Canada (BECC) is a national charity that supports development of BECs in Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and Vancouver.

ORGANIZATION OF THE DATABASE

The framework of the database is BECs 10 Themes of Sustainability – Transportation, Energy, Design, Habitat, Food, Natural Capital, Waste, Health, Recreation, and Sense of Place. These are broad areas of direct action for sustainability. Organizing the database by Theme allows viewers to focus on areas that interest them most.

TASKS OF A DATABASE TEAM MEMBER

To find a sustainability project in urban or rural Toronto, a team member will conduct an internet search using one of the Themes of Sustainability or a related keyword, along with "Toronto" and "sustainability." They will review project descriptions and select relevant ones to add to the database. Next, they will write a concise description using a project template. Once completed, they will contact the project owner to verify the description. Additionally, team members are expected to attend monthly meetings and any other team meetings as required.

A team leader will provide training material and advice to team members.

COMMITMENT:

10 - 15 hours for 4 months

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume or questions to mark@bioecocity.org