Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) (Ages 13-18) - SYSS Member
Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) is for high-school youth ages 13-18.
SYSS is a platform for youth to take action on environmental issues. We restore and enhance our urban forest, advocate for our environment at community events, and grow a community of young leaders who care for nature.
What we do:
- Remove invasive plants like Himalayan Blackberry and English Ivy
- Plant native trees and shrubs each spring and fall
- Attend community events to help teach people about Surrey's urban forest
- Participate in environmental stewardship projects
- Assist with environmental-themed virtual webinars and presentations
How you will grow:
- Join a community of like-minded youth to take environmental action
- Gain experience in a supportive team environment
- Earn volunteer hours and outdoor field experience with hands-on work
- Learn about local ecology and environmental stewardship
Requirements:
- 13 – 18 years old (in high school)
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- 1-5 hours for each activity. There are usually 2-4 activities per month in the spring, summer, and fall.
Locations:
- Various parks and places around Surrey
How to join:
- If you are new to MyImpactPage: click Fill in an application on the right side of this page
- If you already have a profile on MyImpactPage: log-in and click Sign Up and Confirm below
- You can then sign up for SYSS activities on the opportunities tab
Questions? Contact stewardship@surrey.ca
Schedule Summary
This activity generally occurs on
- Monday Evening
- Tuesday Evening
- Wednesday Evening
- Thursday Evening
- Friday Evening
- Saturday - Morning, Afternoon
- Sunday - Morning, Afternoon
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