Food Justice & Food Sustainability (Fall 2023)

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Regenesis York
North York, Ontario, Canada
Communications Coordinator
(12)
3
Project
Academic experience
50 hours per student
Student
North York, Ontario, Canada
Beginner level

Project scope

Categories
Public relations Sales strategy Environmental sustainability
Skills
marketing social justice cash register sales
Details

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.

Deliverables

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


Mentorship

We aim to support student projects in the following ways:

  • Weekly office hours
  • Weekly one hour check-in
  • Ongoing mentorship and career coaching


Supported causes
Responsible consumption and production

About the company

Company
North York, Ontario, Canada
11 - 50 employees
Environment

Regenesis is a community environmental organization dedicated to empowering students to address today’s 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.