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Great Meals for a Change Host Training Dinner

What is a Great Meal?
A “Great Meals for a Change” dinner involves sharing a delicious meal, prepared with intentional ingredients, and taking part in a series of activities over the course of a meal. The activities are simple, fun, and help dinner guests to expand their understanding of the principles of sustainable food, and how to apply them in their own lives.

The training dinner prepares guests to host a similar meal in there home with friends. This education program is being run in St. John’s by Carla Taylor, as part of an Atlantic Canada action research project through Acadia University.

When are the trainings?
There will be two separate host-training dinners in St. John’s, NL at 6 pm on Sat. January 22, & Sun. January 23.

Participants must sign-up in advance. Please contact Carla at 709-740-5104, taylor.carla.d@gmail.com for registration and more information. Thanks for your interest!

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Annual Volunteerism Luncheon of the Community Sector Council

The Annual Volunteerism Luncheon of the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador has been a tremendous success in connecting the volunteer and non-profit community.  The 2011 Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Royal Canadian Legion on Blackmarsh Road.

The Annual Volunteerism Luncheon is a time to begin thinking about how you can say a special thank you to volunteers during Volunteer Week.  It also focuses on the large network of volunteers within our community, all of whom contribute so much to our communities and our lives.

This is also great opportunity to network, see old friends, and make new ones.  The event provides the opportunity to share your experiences in a cheerful environment where you can feel the appreciation for the great work being done by groups and volunteers across the province.

Tickets for the luncheon are $20.00 each.  This event sells out quickly, so please register early to reserve your seat.

A registration form is attached or register online at: http://events.envision.ca/volunteerweek.

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Interprovincial Forum – Exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: concerns of coastal communities

The issue of oil exploitation in the Gulf of St. Lawernce has recently been highly discussed in the media. Indeed, drilling in the Old Harry site, located in the Gulf, seems increasingly possible. The Gulf of St. Lawrence and its coasts, a unique environment, already shares its resources among five Canadian provinces. Thus, the possible development of a new industry in these waters requires a joint discussion. In this context, the Municipality of Magdalen Islands has agreed to gather Gulf’s coastal communities to an interprovincial Forum, on April 8 and 9, 2011, in the Magdalen Islands.

Under the title Exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: concerns of coastal communities, the Forum will bring together stakeholders from communities around the Gulf (NS, NB, PEI and NL). The Forum’s objectives are providing information needed to develop a strategic position on hydrocarbons issues.

For more details on the event, please contact Cathering Chevrier-Turbide, Project Manager, at 418-986-2225, ext 226.

For complete conference details: http://www.muniles.ca/forumhydrocarbures_english.html

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Environment and Youth Project Officer

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Partner Organizations: Uganda Youth Network
Expected Start Date: March 2011
Length of Placement: 7 months
Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2011

 Background: Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on over 20 years of experience, YCIs programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through three integrated sectors: youth leadership, youth health and youth livelihoods. YCI engages youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face, incorporating youth development, volunteerism, partnership, and equity into all that we do (www.yci.org).

 Partner Organization: Founded in 2002, The Uganda Youth Network (UYONET) is an umbrella organization that promotes meaningful youth participation in good governance and development processes in Uganda. UYONET has a secretariat in Ugandas capital Kampala, but is currently implementing programs in 29 districts across Uganda. The Networks programs have grown from policy advocacy to action projects in the areas of human rights, governance, youth economic empowerment and sustainable development.

Position Description:

      Provide program development support to UYONETs new Youth and Environment program

      Develop and implement a social media strategy to increase the visibility of UYONETs environmental interventions

      Research and improve the UYONET resource center with more youth-friendly reference materials on environment and sustainable development

      Design youth outreach programs that build the capacity of youth to meaningfully engage in interventions that lead to environmental sustainability


Desired Background and Qualifications:

      Post-secondary graduate in environmental studies or related field

      Strong working knowledge of issues related to environmental sustainability and youth

      Demonstrated IT and social media skills

      Ability to work in an environment with limited resources and minimal supervision

      Excellent verbal and written communication skills

      Good cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills

      Possess a great deal of initiative and flexibility

      Prior overseas experience an asset


General Requirements:

      A Canadian citizen or permanent resident

      Between the ages of 19 and 30

      A post-secondary graduate

      Out of school with no outstanding requirements for graduation

      Ready to begin your professional career

      Unemployed or underemployed

      Legally entitled to work in Canada


Whats Provided by YCI:

      Return airfare

      Pre-departure training and re-orientation upon return

      Living allowance to cover accommodation, food and local transport

      Medical insurance and vaccination stipend

      Visa related costs

      Professional development coaching and support


To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and CV as a single document to intern@yci.org by January 31, 2011 with the position you are applying for in the subject line. Inquiries can be sent by email to generalinfo@yci.org — no phone calls will be accepted. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Environmental Sustainability Project Officer

Location: Morogoro, Tanzania

Partner Organizations: Faraja Trust Fund
Expected Start Date: March 2011
Length of Placement: 7 months
Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2011

Background: Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on over 20 years of experience, YCIs programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through three integrated sectors: youth leadership, youth health and youth livelihoods. YCI engages youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face, incorporating youth development, volunteerism, partnership, and equity into all that we do (www.yci.org).

Partner Organization: Faraja Trust Fund is a registered non-governmental organization established in 1991 in Morogoro, Tanzania. Faraja is an HIV/AIDS and community focused organization with a strong emphasis on youth and women. Farajas key programming activities are preventive HIV/AIDS education, HIV/AIDS care and counseling, income generating support for out-of-school youth, encouraging neighborhood womens associations and providing access to legal and human rights support. YCI has partnered with Faraja since 2005.

 Position Description: The position will work on realizing Goal 7: Improved Natural Resource Management from the Faraja Trust Fund Strategic Plan 2010-2014 Objective 1: To support the reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) initiative in Tanzania Objective 2: To introduce small-scale irrigation techniques to farmers.

      Support the reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation initiative (REDD) through awareness raising and training activities
      Introduce appropriate technologies and train communities in conservation farming
      Train communities on food preservation, marketing of surplus and water harvesting technologies
      Design and implement awareness raising, sensitization and training activities with staff and community members on small scale irrigation and climate change

 Desired Background and Qualifications:
      Post-secondary graduate in environmental science, agricultural science, conservation biology or related field
      Strong working knowledge of REDD, energy, water and farming conservation
      Demonstrated experience in conservation practice and planning and delivering training sessions to diverse stakeholders
      Ability to work in an environment with limited resources and minimal supervision
      Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      Good cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills
      Possess a great deal of initiative and flexibility
      Prior overseas experience an asset

General Requirements:
      A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
      Between the ages of 19 and 30
      A post-secondary graduate
      Out of school with no outstanding requirements for graduation
      Ready to begin your professional career
      Unemployed or underemployed
      Legally entitled to work in Canada

Whats Provided by YCI:
      Return airfare
      Pre-departure training and re-orientation upon return
      Living allowance to cover accommodation, food and local transport
      Medical insurance and vaccination stipend
      Visa related costs
      Professional development coaching and support

To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter and CV as a single document to intern@yci.org by January 31, 2011 with the position you are applying for in the subject line. Inquiries can be sent by email to generalinfo@yci.org — no phone calls will be accepted. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Supervisors (6 Positions Available)

The Conservation Corps NL is looking to fill 6 Regional Supervisor positions throughout the following areas/regions: Labrador, Northern, Western, Central, Avalon and Metro. Responsibilities of the successful applicants will include: Recruit, supervise and support Green Teams; Exercise leadership in developing and maintaining positive relationships with partners; Support Team Leaders in establishing a safe and healthy work environment; Assist in facilitating workshops, debriefings, and other program activities; Promote a positive image of Conservation Corps in the community and to local media; Administrative management; Plan, monitor, evaluate and report on Green Team projects; Focus on developing personal leadership skills in yourself and the young adults you lead. Please apply with cover letter, resume and three references before Friday, March 11, 2011. Applications to be forwarded by mail, fax, or email to:


Hiring Committee, Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador

Suite 103, 10 Austin Street, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4C2

Phone: (709) 729-7266, Fax: (709) 729-7270

Email: applications@ccnl.ca

For further information about the position, please visit www.ccnl.ca.

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Green Team Program accepting proposals for funding

Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador (CCNL) is currently seeking proposals for funding through the Green Team Program. Community Partners are eligible to receive funding and assistance from the Conservation Corps associated with hiring youth to work on their proposed community project. CCNL searches for projects that meet the following criteria; involve the enhancement, restoration and sustainable development of natural or cultural resources; provide young people with an opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and employment skills; and demonstrate broad community / regional support and partnerships. Successful projects are those that provide opportunities for teamwork, creative thinking and problem solving and which contribute to long-term sustainable development in the region. Participants should gain solid skills through meaningful community work. Community partnerships and contributions are important as well, and are taken into account when reviewing proposals.

Not-for-profits groups are eligible to apply to the Green Team Program. Educational institutions, regional economic development boards, private sector organizations (small business), provincial and federal governments are also eligible to apply but are encouraged to partner with a local community group.

TO Apply: Download application form at http://ccnl.ca/community-partners/, complete, submit electronically or by mail.

For more information contact:
Darren Feltham
Director of Programs
Suite 103, 10 Austin St.
St. John’s, NL A1B 4C2
Tel: (709) 729-7266
Fax: (709) 729-7270
Email: dfeltham@ccnl.ca

Application deadline is February 28th, 2011

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National Good Food Hero Comic Contest

Food Secure Canada is having a National Good Food Hero Comic Contest. They’re calling for students from across Canada to create their own comic and enter it in the contest. This is your chance to get creative and create awareness about food in Canada. Winners will receive awesome prizes, and the top 10 entries from each age group will be featured in the Good Food Hero Comic Book, to be printed and distributed across the country in a 32-page colour booklet! Want more details? Find then here: http://foodsecurecanada.org/good-food-hero-comic-contest

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Click and vote for CPAWS NL’s Adopt-a-Beach Program

CPAWS-NL needs your help! Please vote for the Adopt-A-Beach program in the Pepsi Refresh Project. Follow this link http://www.refresheverything.ca/adoptabeach. Every vote counts, helps get into the top 3! For more information email nlmarine@cpaws.org. The Pepsi Refresh funding program will fund individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations with ideas that will have a positive impact on communities.