Richmond Green Ambassadors Program
The Richmond Green Ambassadors program is coordinated by the City of Richmond in partnership with the Richmond School District and provides networking and volunteering opportunities for secondary school green teams across Richmond and other like-minded youth.
How to Join
If you are a secondary student in Richmond and would like more information on joining the Green Ambassadors program please contact esoutreach@richmond.ca.
Steps to becoming a Richmond Green Ambassador:
- Connect with your secondary school's Green Team
- Register an ICanHelp account at https://icanhelp.richmond.ca
- Complete the City of Richmond Photogram and Video Release form
- Attend a Green Ambassador orientation
Benefits
The Richmond Green Ambassadors is a youth program for secondary students (grades 8-12) interested in environmental sustainability through community engagement. Benefits include:
- Engaging, educating, and empowering the community through outreach opportunities
- Developing expertise on City sustainability initiatives
- Opportunities for valuable teamwork and leadership experiences
- Volunteer hours to meet graduation or post-secondary requirements
- Personal growth
- Certificate of Appreciation presented by the Mayor of Richmond upon graduating Grade 12 (minimum: 15 volunteer hours)
Additional Information
Volunteer Opportunities
Secondary students in Richmond can get involved with the Green Ambassadors through a variety of opportunities. It is encouraged to begin active involvement in a designated secondary school green team, then connecting with the community through our program outreach opportunities
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| Symposiums | Network monthly during the school year with other Richmond Secondary school green teams. Learn to critically think and present on engaging environmental topics. |
| Special Events | Develop communication and problem-solving skills by educating the public on proper recycling at City special events. Manage waste stations and experience teamwork, growth, and leadership opportunities. Various events throughout the year with the majority taking place in the summer. |
| Invasive Plant Pulls | Participate in the Partners for Beautification Program Assist in removing invasive species, training and safety equipment provided. Seasonal and weather dependent. |
| Other Community Outreach | Additional opportunities to interact and engage with the public through the City. |
History of the Green Ambassador Program
In anticipation of the Richmond O Zone celebrations during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the Richmond Green Ambassadors were formed to provide waste education and recycling support. It quickly became evident that these empowered youth could add tremendous value to the community and the program was expanded with year-round educational and volunteering opportunities. Since then the Richmond Green Ambassadors program has grown to become the leading group for youth environmental stewardship in the City of Richmond.
Community Recognition
Proudly representing the City of Richmond in their community outreach, the Richmond Green Ambassadors are a special group of youth recognized as valuable contributors to their schools and City. The Richmond Green Ambassadors were recipients of the UROC awards in 2013 and 2014, recognized as Unsung Heroes by SWANA in 2014, and awarded first place for their work with the Richmond Earth Day Youth (REaDY) Summit in 2015 in the LSF/RBC Our Canada Project competition.