Award-Winning Project
Green Internships
Looking for your first real internship? We know how tough it can be to get experience as a student—that’s why we created this program to open doors for youth just like you.
One Degree Cooler’s Green Internship Program was awarded the prestigious Global Youth Action Fund in 2025, recognizing its innovation in expanding access to meaningful internship opportunities for youth.
Receive a $1,500 Prize for Your Achievement
Earn a certificate to strengthen your resume
Be Part of an Award-Winning Initiative
Discover a Meaningful Internship Opportunity
We connect you with excellent internship opportunities through our partners, as well as offer positions beyond our network on a global scale.
Official Certificate for Volunteer or Internship Work
Earn an official certificate by completing volunteer or internship work on an environmental project.
Stand Out and Win $1,500
Each winner receives a $1,500 prize in recognition of their leadership and impact.
Green Leadership Award 2025
Are you making a real impact in the fight against climate change?
The One Degree Cooler’s Green Leadership Award—powered by our generous sponsors and partners—recognizes outstanding youth who are driving meaningful, real-world change. Each selected recipient will receive $1,500 CAD and global recognition for their leadership and dedication.
Whether you’ve completed a climate-related internship or volunteered on a sustainability project—through us or elsewhere—you’re eligible to apply.
If you’ve taken action, it’s time the world sees it.
Exclusive Opportunities from Our Network
School Chapter Lead
One Degree Cooler- Hybrid – View Details
App Developer
Dartmouth Climate Alliance – Remote – Learn More
Sales and Marketing Intern
Reserve Power – Greater Toronto Area – Learn More
Our Partners
And More +
What We Do
Connect High School Students with the Right Internships
We connect you with climate-related internships that match your skills and interests, providing real-world experience and mentorship. By partnering with top climate organizations, we help students gain valuable skills while contributing to sustainability efforts.
Get Your Job Postings & Organizations Info Out to the World
By partnering with us, organizations can connect with motivated youth eager to contribute to sustainability efforts. Our platform ensures greater visibility, streamlined recruitment, and access to dedicated interns ready to make an impact.
Professional Training & Workshops
We offer professional training to our interns with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed. Through expert-led sessions, mentorship, and hands-on learning, students gain valuable insights to ensure successful experience.
Networking & Career Advice
We help interns connect with climate professionals, mentors, and like-minded peers. Through events, mentorship programs, and expert guidance, interns gain valuable industry insights and build relationships that support their career growth in sustainability.
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On November 2nd, we officially launched the Canadian Youth for COP30 campaign at EcoFair Toronto 2025, a community-driven event in Toronto. This initiative seeks to generate discussion with Canadian youth in the lead-up to COP30. What is COP30? COP30 stands for the...
Lucas Allen and Hailey Hamelin-Wilson Appointed as Canadian Youth Delegates to COP30
We’re proud to announce that Lucas Allen, founder and president of One Degree Cooler, and Hailey Hamelin-Wilson, Miss Earth Canada 2025, have been appointed by the Government of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada) as Official Canadian Youth Delegates to UN...
One Degree Cooler Co-Hosts UN Roundtable During New York Climate Week
Canadian youth were at the forefront during New York Climate Week. One Degree Cooler co-hosted the UN Expert Roundtable: The Alliance of Generations and Sectors for Climate Action at UN Plaza in New York City. This event convened leaders from government, business,...
