Here, you will find a collection of food related opportunities for youth. This may be volunteer positions, jobs, committee members, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
The following job postings are work experience positions with the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiative Roundtable (CRFAIR). CRFAIR is a not-for-profit community based organization that acts as a coordinating backbone to a network of food, farm and health organizations (The Good Food Network) working to promote healthy and sustainable food systems in the Capital Region. To learn more about CRFAIR, visit www.crfair.ca.
These positions are funded through the United Way BC Work Experience Opportunities Grant. Due to the nature of the grants, applicants must meet several position requirements. The applicant requirements, along with the full position descriptions and application instructions can be found here.
Youth Program Assistant
As the Youth Program Assistant will support our Youth Coordinator in delivering creative and engaging activities for the Youth Food Network. The position involves helping plan and deliver youth engagement activities, supporting podcast production with scheduling and logistics, assisting with meetings and events, and contributing to the overall success of our youth programming. See the full job posting here.
Research assistant
The Research Assistant will work closely with our Leadership Team to continue the transformative anti-racism and equity-focused work within the Good Food Network (GFN) and the Youth Food Network (YFN), addressing systemic barriers and fostering inclusive governance, operations, and activities. The position involves gathering information, supporting report writing and layout, assisting with logistics and scheduling, organizing resources, and helping track progress. See the full job posting here.
Event & Engagement Assistant
As Events Assistant you will support several key deliverables of CRFAIR’s 2025 Good Food Gathering. The Good Food Gathering in November brings together a wide cross section of community organizations, government, educators, funders, land stewards, students, growers, harvesters, and makers to be inspired by local change making efforts working at the intersection of food and culture, affordability, justice, and environment. The day digs into discussion on actions for collaboration and solutions that inform and advance our work, celebrates our champions and nourishes our relationships and spirits. See the full job posting here.
YOUTH ACTION TEAM VOLUNTEERS
Event Support
Assist with setup, greeting, wayfinding, registration, and cleanup at events such as Flavour Trails, Indigenous Food Gatherings, or Good Food Gathering.
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
Support facilitators during workshops, assist with collaborative youth program planning, garden workshops, or food justice learning circles.
STORY TELLING
Assist capturing photos, interviews, or write-ups during events to contribute to social media, newsletters, and reports.
MEDIA COORDINATION
Help record, produce, and edit short form videos; help host the Sprouting Conversations Podcast; help create content for our socials.
For more details and the application form for the above roles, click here.
VOLUNTEERS
CENTRAL SAANICH COMMUNITY GARDENS
Central Saanich Community Gardens are looking for people who can contribute a minimum of 1-5 hrs per week. Some of the positions include tech, arts, social media, communications, project manager, garden manager, etc. For more details on all the positions, click here.
GROUP MEMBER
tHE gOOD foOD nETWORK lEADERSHIP GROUP
The Good Food Network joins numerous organizations and individuals across the capital region with the shared purpose of connecting and aligning our efforts and work together towards a healthy and sustainable food system in our region. Want to join the group and represent what youth need within our region? Email our Youth and Engagement Program Coordinator.
VOLUNTEERS
Community food support
Community Food Support is looking for volunteers to fill driving shifts for Tuesdays around Noon. There are also some opportunities for those who are unable to drive. You are welcome to submit your info even if Tuesday doesn't work for you, and they will keep the entire volunteer list in the loop about new volunteer opportunities. For more information, click here.
VOLUNTEERS
The Greater Victoria Green Team
The Greater Victoria Green Team is a regional-wide environmental volunteer program and is part of the National Charity Green Teams of Canada. We are a group of people from all over the Greater Victoria area who get together to help restore our local environment in the Capital Regional District. For more information, click here.
VOLUNTEERS
LIFE CYCLES
Volunteer with Life Cycles to help people take care of our region’s fruit trees! For more information, click here.
BOARD MEMBERS
UVIC CAMPUS COMMUNITY GARDEN
If you are a UVIC Student and would like to get involved with the Campus Community Garden click here to find out more about how to become a board member.
VOLUNTEERS
UVIC CAMPUS COMMUNITY GARDEN
If you are a UVIC Student and would like to get involved with the Campus Community Garden click here to find out more about how to volunteer at work parties!
BOARD MEMBERS
UVIC SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT
The UVSP is a student run organization that works to promote sustainability on and off campus. If you are a UVIC Student and would like to get involved with the UVSP, click here to find out more about the UVSP, and contact sustainability@uvic.ca for more information on how to get involved and become a board member.
VOLUNTEERS
COMPOST EDUCATION CENTER
Get involved with the Compost Education Center! For information on how to volunteer to and stay updated, check our their website here.
VOLUNTEERS
VIRCS WELCOME GARDENS
To learn more about the VIRCS welcome gardens check out this page. To inquire about volunteering email volunteer@vircs.bc.ca.
VOLUNTEERS
RED CEDAR CAFE
The Red Cedar Cafe is always looking for Volunteers to assist with meal delivery, meal prep, packaging, dish washing and cleaning. Check out their volunteer form here.
