Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program

Placements available for Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program

Thetis Island Nature Conservancy has applied for a grant from Work BC under the BC Youth Community Partnership  stream, to engage youth 15-29 years of age in community services projects on Thetis Island. The grant, along with support from the Thetis Island Community Fund, will be used for the Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program,  a partnership between ThINC, the Thetis Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association (TIRRA) and the Thetis Island Community Farm Co-operative (Farm Co-op),  to engage youth in community service projects that address food security, waste management, trail maintenance, and environmental restoration.

Parts of the program will build on ThINC's summer food security initiative which has been funded by Canada Summer Jobs, the Community Fund, TIRRA and the Stewart Fund until  July 31.   The Thetis Island Community Services Youth Program is designed to provide participants with a wide range of skills, knowledge, and experience in local organic food production and community sustainability.

The program will run for approximately 30 hrs a week starting as early as August 4 and ending on October 31. Each participant will receive up to a $2000 stipend for each 4 weeks of participation. Participants will work and learn as a cohort of up to 4 youth and will be trained and supervised by members of the three partner organizations. Participants must have secure housing and be available until the end of October.

Please note that this opportunity is dependent on funding. If you are interested in participating please contact ThINC@thetisisland.net with a cover letter and CV.