* APPLICATION UPDATE Summer 2010

The number of positions left is extremely limited. If you have not already been communicating with an approved host organization, you may want to contact the YMCA at 1-877-668-7602 or YWCA Canada at 1-877-994-6876 to find out more about availability in your area.

Also, please note that:
Post-secondary graduates: are almost completely filled. General applications from this website are no longer being accepted from youth with this education level. Where positions remain, interns will be specifically recruited.
High school graduates: are still available and applications are being accepted through this website.
Non-High School Graduates: are still available and applications are being accepted through this website.

When do internships start and end?

Internships will roll out continuously throughout the course of the program which ends in December 2010 based on the needs of the host organizations and availability of interns.

When do internships start and end?

Placements range in length from 3 months to 12 months, depending on the position.

When do internships start and end?

Yes. If you have found an internship in your area for which you wish to be considered, please note this in your online or PDF application available at www.yeip.ca.

When do internships start and end?

Yes. If you do not have a specific placement in mind, please complete our online or PDF application and you will be considered for placements in your area as they become available.

When do internships start and end?

Due to the large number of internship placements approved and the number of interns who will be placed with organizations, individual postings will not be available for viewing on the website. For information about internships that are available in your area, please contact us directly (as above).

When do internships start and end?

Once it is established that the basic application requirements have been met, applicants will be assessed based on qualifications, need and suitability to available positions.

When do internships start and end?

We can help! There are job search centres in communities across the country, and we can assist you in finding one, where staff will be able to assist you in creating a résumé. There are also website resources that can provide some excellent information if you prefer to complete a résumé on your own. If you require our assistance, please contact us at YMCA Canada 1-877-668-7602.

When do internships start and end?

Each accepted applicant will be eligible to complete a maximum of one YEIP internship.

When do internships start and end?

Yes. However, due to limited availability there is no guarantee that another offer will be made.

When do internships start and end?

Interns will be employees of the YMCA of Greater Toronto or YWCA Canada and will be paid via biweekly direct deposit. There may be a lag of up to two weeks between the completed work period and the time funds are transferred. Pay rates will vary by placement.

When do internships start and end?

The Youth Eco Internship Program is open to all youth between the ages of 15 to 30, regardless of their educational status.

Are all the internship positions focused on the environment?

No, the majority of the internship positions will be focused on the environment but not all of them.

Who should I contact if I run into issues over the course of the internship?

If your internship is through the YMCA, you can contact: Angela de Burger, Manager, National Programs, angela.deburger@ymcagta.org 1-877-668-7602

If your internship is through YWCA Canada, you can contact: Jenny Struyk, Project Director, jstruyk@ywcacanada.ca, 416.962.8881 x. 230, 1.877.994.6876

Can I get a Youth Eco Internship to complete my co-op placement?
No, Youth Eco Internships cannot be used as part of an educational program, ie: to gain academic credits, co-op placements/experiences, work terms.