Get Involved at Environmental Defence Canada - Clothing Swaps in Ontario

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.

This month we are running clothing swaps in Brampton, Cambridge, Hamilton, Mississauga and York Region Ontario and we need volunteers!

Be part of your community’s efforts to eliminate textile waste and contribute to sustainable fashion.

Click here to volunteer at the Brampton Ontario Clothing Swap!

Click here to volunteer at the Cambridge Ontario Clothing Swap!

Click here to volunteer at the Hamilton Ontario Clothing Swap!

Click here to volunteer at the Mississauga Ontario Clothing Swap!

Click here to volunteer at the York Region Ontario Clothing Swap!

When you click the "apply" button for one of the opportunities listed above you will be prompted to make a Vome account and fill out our “New Volunteer” application form. Once approved, we will assign you a shift for the clothing swap event.

Going forward, you will be able to see and apply for new opportunities posted on our volunteer 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.

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.

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.

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