Be an Environmental Leader
We invite high school students to take part in Frontline, our volunteer environmental leadership program.
The program includes:
- Workshops for participants approximately once a month from September to May
- Environmental action in the community
- Outreach activities to peers and the local community
Each year, the program focuses on a different local environmental theme to build leadership skills.
Participants are eligible for an EcoAmbassador Award based on their contribution to the program and outreach actions.
Why Participate?
Here are some great reasons to participate in Frontline:
- Earn volunteer hours!
- Meet new people that are interested in helping nature!
- Build your resumé!
- Network with other students from our watershed!
- Connect with environmental professionals!
- Earn an Eco-Ambassador Award!
How Does It Work?
- We organize events approximately once per month from September to May.
- Events are often held at our Head Office or an alternate location
- Participants must be able to get to our Head Office or event location as we typically do not provide rides.
- Participants are eligible for volunteer hours. These are granted for hours contributed to events and outreach activities.
Who Can Apply?
To participate, you must:
- Be at least 14 years of age
- Be a resident of the Credit River Watershed
- Attend high school
- Be able to get to/from our Head Office for meetings and event locations
- No experience required!
Frontline Program Notes
- The program is designed to give high school aged youth an opportunity to connect with nature and take part in environmental activities.
- Youth can earn hours of community involvement towards required volunteer hours for graduation.
- Participants must be at least 14 years of age and attending secondary school. Participants much also live or go to school in the Credit River Watershed.
- The Frontline program is free thanks to generous support of funders and is offered to youth within the Credit River Watershed.
- Participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from event sites.
- Frontline participants act as a liaison between CVC and their school or community groups.
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