Peer Mentors
Applications Closed For Spring 2024
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) and Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St)Program Dates
Group Training: February 10 - May 9Peer Mentor Stream (two spots available):
Training Weekend: February 10 & 11
Peer Mentoring: Weekly program support one-day/week from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, plus an additional two school field trips (dates vary & you can sign up according to your availability).
Information on the programs that you will be supporting is below, please note that you will only be supporting one program at a time.
A living stipend of up to $200 is provided for this stream.
Skill-building Stream (six spots available):
Includes Training Weekend and Peer Mentoring components above, plus Skill-building workshops. This exciting program involves 120 hours of practical experience working with young people.
- Skill-building Workshops: Weekly, Wednesday evening sessions starting February 14 from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
A living stipend of up to $400 is provided for this stream.
Eligibility
Youth ages 18-25 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or targeted by other forms of systemic oppression.Supports
Bus tickets and lunch are provided.Living stipend is provided and varies upon the program stream (max $200 and $400).
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.