Get Involved at Environmental Defence Canada - Apply to be a Volunteer

Get Involved at Environmental Defence Canada

Environmental Defence has a volunteer program, and we want you to get involved! Are you interested in helping out at events, supporting community outreach, educating folks through social media or learning to advocate for change with your MP, MPP or local councillor? We offer a wide variety of both in-person and online volunteer opportunities that you can find on our new volunteer portal: Vome.

Who We Are:

Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. We work to safeguard Canada’s freshwater, stop urban sprawl, get toxic chemicals out of the products we use, clean up plastic pollution and transition Canadians from using dirty fossil fuels to modern, clean energy.

About the Role:

Your role as an EDC Volunteer will vary widely depending on which opportunities you choose to support. There are also opportunities to help out at in-person events like talks and hikes, or remotely, such as posting a reel on social media about an environmental issue that’s important to you.

This week we have a special call-out to volunteers in Ontario:

Municipal Election Voting Day is coming up on Monday, October 26th in towns and cities across Ontario. Get involved today! Click here to volunteer to Get Out The Vote!

When you fill out our “New Volunteer” application form, you will be added to our volunteer database. Once approved, you will be able to see and apply for new opportunities posted on Environmental Defence Canada’s Vome homepage. You will also be automatically alerted to new volunteer opportunities as they arise, but have the flexibility to choose only those that are of interest.

If you are interested in particular environmental issues or topics, think of Vome as our “one-stop-shop” for all future volunteer postings! There will be opportunities to take action in different areas, like plastics, water, toxics, liveable communities and climate, and to strengthen your community and participate in local democracy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on which opportunity you choose, but could include hosting community conversations about environmental issues with your friends and family or contacting your local MP or MPP to advocate on an environmental issue.

Skills and Experience:

Skills and experience you gain could include public speaking, community engagement or research skills. Some of our opportunities are open to high school students who need volunteer hours for credit.

Whether you are shy or extroverted, interested in online or in-person events, there will be something for everyone.

Location:

Remote opportunities take place in your own home or community.

In-person activities will occur in Toronto, Ottawa, locations in southern Ontario, Calgary or Edmonton. Location specifics will be listed on each opportunity application.

To Apply:

Visit our Vome homepage

1. Click “Get Involved”
2. Create a Vome Account
3. Complete the New Volunteer application form

If you have questions, email us at: getinvolved@environmentaldefence.ca