Ready to start your volunteer project with ER Teens? You're in the right place! You can start any time of year and finish it with just a few hours of your time.
What to Do
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Choose a project below to see the step-by-step guide. You can follow the steps closely or adapt it to make it your own.
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Take action at home, school, online, or in your community — wherever it feels most meaningful to you. Be sure to take photos and notes of your progress.
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Share your impact through pictures and details about your project through our submission form. Then celebrate your accomplishment!
School Volunteer Hours
You can earn volunteer hours for school if you need them by completing an environmental project. Each project shows approximately how many hours it takes to complete in total. Volunteer hours for projects are reviewed and approved upon submission. You must include proof of your work (i.e. photo, files, links).
Use our online Volunteer Hours Log to help you keep track of your progress.
2–6 hrs
Battery Blitz
Collect used batteries from your community and safely recycle them at a local drop-off to protect people and the planet.
4–8 hrs
Green Routes to the Future
Learn about diesel vs. electric school buses, and advocate for cleaner student transportation.
4–8 hrs
Thriving Spaces
Look around your school or neighbourhood — do you see a space that could use some love? Help restore it with one of three fun ideas!
4 hrs
Be a Community Scientist
Support biodiversity data collection to a worldwide database using just your phone!
2–4 hrs
Put E-Waste in Its Place
Save the planet, one gadget at a time! Collect old electronics and recycle them responsibly in your community.
4–8 hrs
Fundraising for Conservation
Support real conservation initiatives by raising awareness and donations to help protect species and habitats.
1–2 hrs
Lead a Litter Cleanup
Clean up your neighbourhood to keep it healthy and safe for people and wildlife.
Create Your Own Project
Want to create your own eco-action project? Let's make it happen!
Need help? Connect with our Youth Program Coordinator:
Completed a project?
Submit a ProjectResources
Here are a few more resources to help you with your project:
