Volunteer with the Canadian Youth Climate Action Team!

Apply by February 15, 2026!

The role descriptions are listed below:

Start a School Club

By starting a school club, you can foster climate action in your school and community. Applicants should be able to commit 2 hours a week. CYCAT's school clubs are able to advocate for policy change, host events and workshops, and spread environmental awareness.

Financial Advisor – 2 positions available

Financial advisors work under the executive director to support communication, decision-making and cooperation. They will need to develop and monitor budgets, analyze financial trends, and advise on cost-effective resource allocation while providing general support towards every department. Applicants should have some experience or knowledge of what this position requires.

Policy & Advocacy Department - CYCAT’s New Department!

Director of Policy & Advocacy - 2 positions available

Leader of the department, the external representation and implements policy instructions in collaboration with all members.

Researcher - 3 positions available

Conducts policy research, drafts briefs, meetings, information and monitors legislation.

Campaign Manager - 4 positions available

Plans, executes advocacy campaigns and coordinates coalitions.

Communications Coordinator - 2 positions available

Manages public messaging in the form of emails, digital advocacy and media relations with communication skills.

Partnerships & Events Department

Partnership Coordinator - 2 positions available

Reaches out to external organizations, tracks communications, and helps build and maintain meaningful collaborations that align with CYCAT’s mission.

Event Coordinator - 3 positions available

Assists in planning and executing CYCAT events by supporting logistics, registration, and coordination while collaborating with other departments to ensure success.

Newsletter Department

Researcher – 1 position available

Finds and compiles relevant climate news, statistics, and updates each month, providing credible sources and summaries for writers to develop into full articles.

Journalist - 3 positions available

Creates engaging written content for the club’s newsletter by reporting on events, highlighting member stories, and capturing key updates in a clear and compelling way.

Layout & Design Coordinator - 1 position available

Manages, designs, and coordinates the CYCAT Newsletter website to ensure articles are engaging and captivating.

Internal Affairs Department

School Club Coordinator – 1 position available

Strengthens the foundation of school clubs by supporting organizational structure, improving internal communication, and helping streamline essential operations. May also be assigned additional tasks at the discretion of the Internal Affairs Co-Directors.

Podcast Department

Scriptwriter/Narration Coordinator - 2 positions available

Responsible for writing scripts for our podcast and coordinating narration.

Outreach/Interview Coordinator - 1 position available

Responsible for identifying and reaching out to potential podcast guests (such as youth leaders, experts, or climate advocates), coordinating interview logistics and scheduling, and preparing briefing materials and questions to support the host and ensure smooth, engaging interviews.

Audio Editor - 1 positions available

Edits podcast recordings for quality and flow, adds music or transitions, and finalizes episodes for publishing on streaming platforms.

Production Coordinator - 1 position available

Responsible for coordinating the production of a podcast.