About the Company

The City of Toronto’s offers a comprehensive “Volunteer with the City” portal, listing diverse roles—from ecological stewardship and tree planting to animal fostering and digital advisory—open to all residents. Special environmental initiatives like the Community Stewardship Program and Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions provide training and ongoing support Volunteers gain hands‑on experience, community connection, and contribute to city sustainability initiatives. Please explore and share these opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Drop off household items for donation, electronics for reuse or recycling and household hazardous waste for proper disposal.
• Pick up free bagged compost while supplies last and kitchen catchers for organics ($7 each – cash, debit and credit accepted).
• At Drop-Off Depot events, a safe motorized vehicle is required to drop off waste for disposal and all loads must be properly secured. Walk-ins, bicycles and manual transportation devices are not permitted.
• Any unsafe vehicles or unsecured loads will be refused entry.

About One Degree Cooler

One Degree Cooler is a youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to combating climate change through education, community action, and advocacy. Our mission is to inspire and empower young people to take small steps that lead to big actions, making a measurable difference in our world.

Position: School Chapter Leader

As a School Chapter Lead, you will represent One Degree Cooler at your school and lead efforts to promote climate action, raise awareness, and mobilize students to contribute to meaningful change. This is a leadership role ideal for passionate, proactive individuals eager to make an impact in their community.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Establish and manage a One Degree Cooler chapter at your school.
• Engagement: Organize events, campaigns, and activities to encourage student involvement in climate action.
• Advocacy: Promote One Degree Cooler’s mission and initiatives, inspiring peers to take action.
• Collaboration: Work with the One Degree Cooler team and other chapter leads to share ideas, resources, and strategies.
• Education: Facilitate climate literacy programs, workshops, or presentations to inform students about climate change and sustainability.
• Reporting
• Provide regular updates

Qualifications:

• Passion for Climate Action: Enthusiasm for sustainability and addressing climate change.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead a team and inspire others to participate.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of planning and executing events or campaigns effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to convey ideas and engage with peers and stakeholders.
• Initiative: Self-driven, resourceful, and proactive in problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Develop leadership and organizational skills.
• Network with like-minded youth and climate leaders.
• Contribute to meaningful change in your community.
• Gain valuable experience for personal and professional growth.

How to Apply:

Submit your application, including a short statement of interest, which school you are from, etc. to [email protected]

Tell us why you’re passionate about climate action and what you hope to achieve as a School Chapter Leader.

Join us in making the world One Degree Cooler!