Food Justice & Food Sustainability (Fall 2023)
Preferred learners
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Academic experience
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Skills
Project scope
- What is the main goal for this project?
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Regenesis York is a dynamic environment organization that implements community projects that support environmental sustainability and social justice at York University. We currently operate a number of environmental initiatives on campus, including Regenesis YUM! Market, a weekly market that offers a variety of good, healthy and sustainably produced sweet and savory foods and condiments; as well as arts & craft items made by students on campus. The goals of the Regenesis YUM! Market is to enhance food accessibility and promote sustainability that is environmentally and socially just.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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Students will have several tasks to complete and can choose any of the following:
- Attending the Market on Thursdays from 12-6pm
- Setting up tables, market displays, and banners
- Supervising tables, cash registers, and revenue during the market
- Completing transactions and sales of the Regenesis YUM! Market products
- Providing assistance to the vendors at the market
- Directing pedestrians traffic
- Providing information to the general public on the market and volunteering opportunities
- Handing out leaflets and pamphlets regarding the market
- Representing the organization in a professional and congenial manner in person
- Assisting customers with any inquiries regarding the organization
- Collecting data regarding the market and work with the market manager to improve the market experience
- Create marketing content for promoting the markets
Deliverables include:
- Photos of the event
- Leaflets and pamphlets of the event
- Data collection of the market
- What is the main goal for this project?
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Regenesis York is a dynamic environment organization that implements community projects that support environmental sustainability and social justice at York University. We currently operate a number of environmental initiatives on campus, including Regenesis YUM! Market, a weekly market that offers a variety of good, healthy and sustainably produced sweet and savory foods and condiments; as well as arts & craft items made by students on campus. The goals of the Regenesis YUM! Market is to enhance food accessibility and promote sustainability that is environmentally and socially just.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
-
Students will have several tasks to complete and can choose any of the following:
- Attending the Market on Thursdays from 12-6pm
- Setting up tables, market displays, and banners
- Supervising tables, cash registers, and revenue during the market
- Completing transactions and sales of the Regenesis YUM! Market products
- Providing assistance to the vendors at the market
- Directing pedestrians traffic
- Providing information to the general public on the market and volunteering opportunities
- Handing out leaflets and pamphlets regarding the market
- Representing the organization in a professional and congenial manner in person
- Assisting customers with any inquiries regarding the organization
- Collecting data regarding the market and work with the market manager to improve the market experience
- Create marketing content for promoting the markets
Deliverables include:
- Photos of the event
- Leaflets and pamphlets of the event
- Data collection of the market
Supported causes
About the company
- https://regenesis.eco/en/chapters/york-university-keele
- 11 - 50 employees
- Environment
Regenesis is a community environmental organization dedicated to empowering students to address todayβs environmental and social concerns through advocacy and local service. We focus on creating practical student-led environmental initiatives and programming. Our services help provide free or low-cost services and meaningful leadership opportunities for students, all the while, making our communities, cities, and planet more sustainable.Regenesis York - Keele offers the widest range of opportunities to make an impact, we encourage you to consider a volunteer position or opportunity based on your availability, skills, experience and interests.
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