Youth Network - BurlingtonGreen

“My experience as a BGYN member has been the absolute most motivating, empowering, educational and impactful volunteer opportunity I’ve ever had to date.”

Are you between the ages of 14 – 24 and are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to learn how YOU can make a difference?

Whether you are a member of an eco-club, have a general interest in the environment, or want to know where to start, we want to hear from YOU!

Join us!

All Are Welcome. Join us throughout the year for opportunities to help the planet locally.

Some examples of rewarding ( and fun) eco-activities include:

- Hands-on Habitat Restoration and Clean Up events
- Invasive Plant Removals
- Event Greening at Popular Burlington events
- Virtual volunteering to research issues and create social media.
- Special Events and inspiring webinars (check out the photo gallery further below highlighting some of our inspiring presenters)
- Hikes and Opportunities to Connect with Nature
- Learning about and taking local action on climate change through tree planting, and more!

Volunteer Hours: Bonus! You can earn high-school volunteer hours by participating in our various Youth Network activities.

*In order to be eligible, attendees MUST fill out a provided attendance form, and actively participate.

Volunteer Waiver: We require a completed volunteer waiver BEFORE you participate in BGYN activities. Please have your parent or guardian complete it if you are under 18, and don’t forget to include your signature as well.

BurlingtonGreen is very grateful to Burlington Helping Burlington for their generous support to grow the participation and strengthen the impact of our important programming for Burlington youth.

Providing accessible, inclusive opportunities to connect local youth to nature and hands-on stewardship opportunities is essential to support youth experiencing climate distress, eco-anxiety, and broader mental health challenges. Experiences in natural environments can improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety symptoms, strengthen resilience, and help young people transform fear into agency and meaning.

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Follow Us On Instagram: We try our best to post new opportunities on our BurlingtonGreen Youth Network Instagram Page. Following us is a great way to stay tuned into eco-news and opportunities, you can find our page here.

Follow Us On TikTok: Our TikTok is new so please follow us and get your friends to follow us too!! Check it out here.

Share YOUR Eco-Actions with us by clicking on the logo!

What members are saying about the BGYN:

More youth voices:

“My favourite things about the Network are collaborating with other youth and all the volunteer opportunities.”

“It’s the best way to meet with environmental club members from schools in Burlington to share ideas.”

“Being a part of the BGYN has been one of the best experiences of my life! I have learned so much, from both the youth and the facilitators of the group, about how to lead a sustainable lifestyle and make environmentally conscious decisions.”

“My experience as a BGYN member has been the absolute most motivating, empowering, educational and impactful volunteer opportunity I’ve ever had to date.”