Hiring is now closed for the 2025 West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps season. Thank you for your interest.
As climate change places increasing pressure on our global, regional and local ecosystems and communities, the need to respond with meaningful action could not be more pressing. Harnessing the energy and ambition of young adults, the Youth Climate Corps empowers you to inspire and implement solutions to the climate crisis through employment, training and leadership development. Much of the work we do is in partnership and collaboration with other organizations.
2025 West Kootenay YCC Projects (Pending Final Details)
- Creston Wildfire Risk Reduction and Agricultural Support
We will work with the Creston Community Forest to remove accumulated wildfire fuels to reduce wildfire risk in the Creston Valley. As an added layer, we will produce woodchips through this work and provide them to farmers to support local agriculture. Expect to be in Creston for May and early June during the week (accommodation will be provided). - Invasive Species Removal and Native Plant Restoration
Partnerships with a few local organizations to help with invasive species removal and replacing them with pollinator-friendly, native habitat - Community Engagement: The crew will work with different organizations and local governments to help educate and connect with the community on sustainability initiatives
- Water quality training and sampling projects
- Food sovereignty project working in a food forest and food garden to help grow food for community members experiencing food insecurity
- Small business retrofits: Crew will provide education and hands-on demonstrations of low-cost building retrofits for local businesses to help lower their energy consumption
- Land stewardship initiatives
Past project highlights
