Here, you will find a collection of food related opportunities for youth. This may be volunteer positions, jobs, committee members, etc.

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.