Peer Mentors
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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 St) and Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St)Program Dates
Group Training: June 3 & 4Skill building workshops: Wednesday evenings June 7 - Aug 16
Supporting Program Delivery: weekly program support, 1 day/week 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (days vary depending on the program you're supporting)
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.