Calgary Project Coordinator
April 24th, 2010
Are you interested in gaining experience in the new green economy? We are a non-profit organization that is looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about the environment.
The my world my choice! program is an environmental education program designed to inspire responsible citizenship, action and provide students and communities with the tools to make sustainable decisions. With the success of the first run of the my world my choice! program, in Calgary, in 2009, we seeking an individual to coordinate activities for the 2010/2011 year.
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A Little Action, A Big Difference
January 27th, 2010 under Stories
We'd like to share with you some letters about our effort in 2009, our debut year of the program in Calgary. We hope these letters serve to inspire others to volunteer for positive causes around the world, or at the very least entertain! Our first letter is by Derek McBurney, communications & media on the Calgary team, it's entitled 'A Little Action, A Big Difference'.
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A Sustainability Story
December 13th, 2009 under Stories
Everyone likes a good story, no? Read Lianne's story about how my world, my choice! In the Guelph and Peel region of Ontario came to be.
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Calgary Fall 2009 Recognition Night
Our first run of my world, my choice! in Calgary wrapped up with a recognition night for the students that took part in the program. The event was held at A.E. Cross Jr. High School and featured over 15 projects from 100 students taking leadership to make their schools more sustainable.
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Get Involved – Volunteers wanted in Guelph-Peel!
August 14th, 2009 under MWMC Guelph
my world, my choice! Guelph-Peel is in the midst of mentor recruitment! We invite interested post-secondary students and young professionals in the Guelph and Mississauga areas to join us to help launch our pilot program in elementary schools for Fall 2009. The deadline for applications are August 31 – so please apply now!.
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Calling all Calgarians
Despite the wonderful summer weather Calgary's finally receiving, our thoughts are turning towards gearing up for the Fall school semester. We've signed on with several schools in the Calgary area to run the my world, my choice! program, and we would like enthusiastic individuals to apply to be a mentor! Why become a mentor for the program? Well for starters, it's a wonderful opportuntity to challenge yourself as well as the students you will be teaching.
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Extension to Guelph and Peel, Ontario
my world, my choice! is pleased to announce the expansion of activities to Guelph and Peel in Ontario. Over the past few months, a Guelph-Peel project team has come together and recently submitted a feasibility study to expand the my choice! initiative to Ontario. The Guelph-Peel project team is made up of: Stephanie Hajer, Project Coordinator; Tricia Sabessar, Marketing & Communications Coordinator; and Lianne Foti, School Coordinator.
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Always Growing
May 12th, 2009 under Events
So as you can tell, we haven't posted a lot of news to the site since we launched it. Now, there's a ton of excuses we could give to explain why, but instead of bore you with the details, we'll just say that we've been busy growing.
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Website launches!
Welcome to the website for my world, my choice! We've officially launched the site and we're glad you've stopped by to check it out! Right now the site serves to explain what our program is about, what we've done in the past, and how you can involve yourself with the my world, my choice project!
Over the coming weeks we will constantly be adding new resources, as well as expanding the site to include an interactive section for mentors and students to engage in further learning and activity. Follow us on twitter or sign up for the newsletter and we will update you when the interactive section of our site goes online.
Thanks for stopping by!
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