Peer Mentors
Applications Closed for Fall
Peer Mentors
In this volunteer program, you’ll develop skills in youth work and land-based education through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience helping to deliver our Nature Stewards programs alongside EYA staff.


Program Details
Location
Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin Ave), Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St), EYA office (610 Main St), and remoteProgram Dates
Group Training: Sept 9 & 10Skill building workshops: Tuesday evenings Sept 12 - Nov 28 (5:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Supporting Program Delivery: weekly program support, 1 day/week 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, plus an additional 2 school field trips (days vary & you can sign up according to your availability)
Eligibility
Youth ages 18-25 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+, living with a disability, or targeted by other forms of systemic oppression.Supports
Bus tickets and lunch are provided.Living stipend of $50/week is provided.

Frequently Asked Questions
Program In Action
“I feel more prepared for a career in land-based facilitation. I’ve always wanted to work in the environmental education sector when I finish school and EYA exposed me to how the programs are designed and managed.”
— Participant

Have Questions? Let’s Connect
Deandra Atmojo
Manager, Land-Based Education
(She/Her)
Deandra is a settler from Indonesia with mixed Chinese and Southeast Asian ancestry. She studied Natural Resources Conservation at UBC and leads the Nature Stewards program.