Green Schools Volunteers Across Canada (Eco Clubs)
About the Eco Clubs Canada Programme
Green Schools Volunteers Across Canada (Eco Clubs) is a new year-long Programme which aims to support youth aged 12–30 in the creation and leading of unique Eco Clubs across schools and community centers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
As an exciting new initiative from the United Nations Association in Canada in partnership with the Canada Service Corps (CSC), Eco Clubs gives youth the tools, mentorship, and training to design and implement hands-on environmental projects that will make a positive impact in their schools and communities.
The Programme’s core purpose is to help youth design local Eco Clubs and foster a tangible difference in the environments around their schools and communities through teamwork-based plans like tree planting, gardening, green tech, eco-events, and more!
Who Can Participate?
Youth aged 12-30 currently residing in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia interested in becoming Eco Clubs Volunteers or Mentors
Educators or staff willing to support student-led initiatives (act as liason for
your school’s eco club)
Why Join Eco Clubs?
• Fully funded three-day, in-person training in your province
• Official certification of completion from the UN Association in Canada
• 120 community service hours upon completion
• Expert-led training, mentorship, and leadership development from global
specialists
• Opportunities to lead local initiatives, design campaigns, and run sustainability
projects
• Become part of a nationwide network of youth climate leaders in Canada
• Bring sustainability and climate action into your school or community
• Participate in in-person and virtual workshops with youth from across Canada
• Recognition awards for outstanding contributions to your community
Key Dates
- Volunteer Application: Apply here
- Mentor Application: Apply here
The second round of Eco Clubs applications will close on September 28th, 2025.
Programme Duration: October 2025- March 2026
Roundtable Series
As part of the Green Schools Volunteers Across Canada (Eco Clubs) Programme, the United Nations Association in Canada will host a series of six information Roundtables between July and September 2025, held both virtually and in-person.
These Roundtables are designed with the purpose of:
- Promoting participation in the Eco Clubs Programme
- Building relationships with youth, educators, and community partners
- Gathering feedback and ideas to shape future programming initiatives
Who Should Attend?
Youth participants, educators, school administrators, community center staff, and anyone else interested in getting involved with youth-led environmental action.
Eco Clubs In-Person Workshop
Edmonton In-Person Workshop
- Location: Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites (10222 102 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
- Date: Friday, February 6th to Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Toronto In-Person Workshop
Location: Central YMCA (20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5)
Date: Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Vancouver In-Person Workshop
- Location: UBC Ponderosa Commons (2075 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2) - Date: Friday, February 20th to Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Advantages of Joining the Eco Clubs Programme
Fully funded 3-days travel
Earn UNAC certificate
Lead real sustainability projects
Join a Canada-wide youth climate network
Learn from global experts
