Open Call for Student Presenters

May 16, 2012


On August 17th, 18th, and 19th, student leaders from across Canada will descend upon Hart House at the University of Toronto to discuss the Future of Food on Campus.

In preparation for hosting the National Student Food Summit 2012, Meal Exchange is currently hosting an open call for student leaders to relate their experiences in being involved with interesting and innovative student food projects. If you or any students you know fit this bill, please feel free to contact us with information about that student food project by accessing the form provided in the link below.

For more details, visit here.

 

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Summer Job with WEFC

May 14, 2012

Local Food Children’s Programming Assistant

The focus of this position will be to develop and manage food focused children’s activities at the Sorauren Farmers market every Monday. The candidate will also work with our Market Manager to support special event coordination and other market activities. Due to the small and innovative nature of the organization the candidate will also be expected to assist at times with other co-op initiatives and food education programming including: community kitchen programming, food preservation workshops, fundraising events, and food hub activities.

We are looking for a self starter, who has experience and enjoys working with kids, loves cooking, is passionate about food and is able to work some evenings and the occasional weekend. Read more »

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Job Posting: Project Assistant

May 8, 2012

The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation has a 12-month internship available in the communications team to work on the Ontariofresh.ca project. We invite applications from qualified candidates by May 21, 2012.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Outreach experience and good public communication skills
• Website/social media/online/digital experience
• Experience in working as part of a project team
• Knowledge of local agriculture and/or food procurement issues is strongly desired
• Good customer service or technical support skills are an asset
• Marketing and communication experience is an asset
• A valid drivers’ license is required

For more information on how to apply check here

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Job Posting: Drop-in Support Worker at The Stop

April 24, 2012

The Stop Community Food Centre is currently looking for a passionate, creative individual to fill a Drop-in Support Worker full-time (30 hrs/wk) position.  The Drop-in Support Worker is part of a cooperative team of people that works to create a safe, welcoming and dynamic space in which community members can have a healthy meal, access essential services and supports and participate in social and food-based programs and activities. The Stop’s Drop-in strives to offer a respectful and dignified service to our community with the ultimate aim of reducing social isolation, building individual health and fostering community connections. Read more »

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Call for Proposals – Urban Agriculture Summit

March 29, 2012



Toronto’s first Urban Agriculture Summit is taking place from August 15-18.  The four-day workshop is being organized by FoodShare and Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, and will feature a wide variety of workshops, panels, tours, and professional development opportunities aimed at providing attendees with the skills to advance urban agriculture strategies in their own communities.  Design professionals, community groups, social housing advocates, developers, educators, urban growers, and planners will share what is working and discover new possibilities for growing food in cities.

There is still time to submit proposals to lead a session or to provide sponsorship for this exciting event.  Proposal submissions may be submitted for the three main types of contributions – Focused Sessions, Field Workshops or Tours, and Special Skills Workshops.  The deadline for session proposals is Monday, April 2, 2012.  Applications can be sent to program@urbanagsummit.org.

Proposal Submission forms and information on Sponorship Packages are also available on the Urban Agriculture Summit website.
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The Campus Food Systems Project – Join the Movement!

March 29, 2012

Are you a student leader? Are you passionate about getting
more local, sustainable food into your campus cafeterias? 

The Campus Food Systems Project is seeking 5 new campuses
and will be hiring 10 paid coordinators to join the movement!

Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to reach this goal.
Selected students will join a national network of students
engaged in this work, receive an honorarium, resources and
direct staff support.

Check out the 2012-2013 coordinator application
for more details. Applications will be accepted until April 11th.

Learn more at Campus Food Systems Project at studentfood.ca!

 

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