Training
Organization: LEAF http://www.yourleaf.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario
LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to the protection and improvement of our urban
forest.
We are currently seeking 12 young women (18-24) to participate in a
free training and community leadership program. The goal of the
program is to provide hands-on experience in the field of urban
forestry and community engagement. Successful applicants will receive
formal training and mentorship to develop the skills to lead a
community tree tour and mulching event and help to establish
Adopt-A-Park-Tree projects in select Toronto parks.
Activities include:
• LEAF’s Tree Tenders Volunteer Tree Training Program – 15 hours of
arboriculture training led by local professionals
• Skill-building workshops and mentored activities focusing on
arboriculture and community engagement
• In a team of 4, plan and launch an Adopt-A-Park-Tree project, tree
tour and mulching event in a Toronto park working with local
stakeholders such as Friends of park groups
• Peer-feedback and career-planning sessions
Benefit to Participants:
• Gain hands-on skills in the fields of arboriculture, urban forestry
and community engagement to prepare for employment and/or
post-secondary education
• Skills to be developed include: tree biology, planting, mulching,
identifying and measuring trees, understanding of Toronto tree bylaws
and threats to the urban forest, leadership and team work, public
speaking, event coordination, community outreach and media skills
• Career path research and exposure to industry professional
• Those who complete the program will receive a letter of completion
• Contribute to community-building and increased appreciation of the
urban forest
• Transit subsidies and snacks provided at workshops
• Up to four participants can receive childcare subsidies to cover
costs while attending workshops
Applicants must:
• be female-identified, aged 18-24
• live in the City of Toronto
• be able to commit to meeting up to 4 hours per week between June
15and November 30, 2015
• be available to attend LEAF’s Tree Tenders Volunteer Training classes on:
• June 3, 6 pm – 9pm
• June 4, 6pm – 9pm
• June 6, 10pm – 4pm
• June 9, 6pm – 9pm
Priority will be given to applicants with a demonstrable need to
participate in a fully-funded training program.
To apply, fill out the application form available at:
http://www.yourleaf.org/youth and upload a current resume.
Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 18, 2015. Only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This project is funded through the City of Toronto Community
Recreation Investment Program. LEAF adopts and upholds the City of
Toronto’s policy statement which prohibits discrimination and
harassment and protects the right to be free of hate activity, based
on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, disability,
ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, level of literacy,
marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff
association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public
assistance, record of offences, sex, sexual orientation or any other
personal characteristics by or within the organization.
