Get Involved
There are many organizations that do environmental and social justice work and have global campaigns, but because the Sierra Club Prairie is local, we have the same concerns as you.
There are two sources of power in the political process: money and people. Since the average person or organization cannot match the financial resources of today's multi-national corporations, the Sierra Club Prairie garners its power through recruiting members, generous donations, and training and mobilizing people from across the prairies; people like you!
The Sierra Club Prairie supports and works towards having policies implemented at the governmental level that are in the best interest of our environment and the health of our communities, policies which affect you now, and which will affect future generations.
Our power is derived from our ability to educate and engage the public to support these policies and exert influence over decision-makers. What we have seen in the last few years is a growing concern over corporate power and influence when it comes to governmental policies.
We support healthy communities, bountiful wild lands, and a sustainable and just future, and we believe you do too.
Become A Member
As a member driven organization we rely on your support to continue to advocate for the environment. Sierra Club of Canada members are part of a global movement towards a sustainable society based on environmental and social justice. By becoming a member, you can make the voice for environmental responsibility louder and our actions stronger. To support us through membership click here, or call 1-888-810-4204.
Become A Leader
Your time is also valuable to us. By donating your time, you can create real change in your community. We are a volunteer based organization that provides people the opportunities to participate in all levels of decision-making. There are volunteer opportunities within the Committees and Groups and working with the Prairie Chapter and the National Office. There is a diversity of opportunities open, how you are involved is up to you. Whatever your time availability, skills set, and interest areas there is sure to be a niche within the Club that will both fun and fulfilling. Our easy on-line application form is the first step.
Sierra Club Volunteer and Intern Opportunities
Prairie Chapter Internships
Campaigns and Advocacy Internships
Description: Are you passionate about environmental issues and social change? At the Sierra Club, our staff work on critical and urgent campaigns - from climate change, tarsands, and protecting the Mackenzie Valley to organizing educational and advocacy events - we need your help! As a campaign volunteer, you will get the opportunity to spread the word on our campaigns, work with the media, organize amazing and powerful events, assist with campaign research, and win!
Benefits: Get advocacy and organizing training and experience from staff. This is ideal for those looking to break into the non-profit sector or who are looking to get experience with environmental advocacy and organize. Plus its fun, creative, and you get to be part of the action and for fight for what you believe in!
Location: Flexible. Edmonton is preferred - although we are always looking for folks willing to help us organize in other cities and towns around the prairies, so please contact us for more info.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2-4 hour per week depending on level of experience.
Contact: prairiechapter@sierraclub.ca
Volunteer In Edmonton
If you are in the Edmonton region, we have some great volunteer opportunities to help us with the day to day workings of the Chapter and our campaigns.
* FEATURED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY *
Sierra Club Summer Outreach Team
Description: The Prairie Chapter will be hitting up loads of festivals and special events this summer and we're looking for people to help us reach out to the public by attending these events and speaking to the public about environmental issues and the work of the Sierra Club - possibilities of some awesome street theatre adventures exist so anyone of the dramatic persuasion is especially welcome! This is a great opportunity to work on Sierra Club campaigns and mobilize the public to get active on protecting the environment. Outreach training will be given and fun is assured.
Time Commitment: Variable, 2-3 hours per event. Free admittance to festivals and events included!
Contact: prairiechapter@sierraclub.ca
Special Events Volunteer
Description: When the Chapter hosts or participates in a special event, such as a conference, film screening, or festival, we need volunteers to help us talk to people and make sure the event goes smoothly.
Benefits: Practice your public speaking, attend fun events for free, and meet other volunteers.
Location: Edmonton and area
Time Commitment: Variable
Contact: prairiechapter@sierraclub.ca
Office Support
Description: Over the last four months, there have been 5 stelar Community Service Learning Students in our office every week. The volunteers have taken on a multitude of diverse tasks from writing letters to the editor to helping with media calls and volunteer outreach. We are hoping to continue to have volunteers in the office on a regular basis to continue these activities and take on additional, longer term projects working with the Chapter Staff.
Benefits: Learn the skills required to run a non-profit office and share your own skills to enable the Chapter to accomplish even more.
Location: Edmonton
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week
Contact: prairiechapter@sierraclub.ca
The Chapter is committed to involving volunteers from across the Prairie Region in our work. To that end, we have developed volunteer opportunities that can be done from anywhere with an Internet connection. The following are some of the ways you can support our work from a distance.
Citizen Media Action Team
Description: The Sierra Club is looking for folks all across the prairies to be part of keeping the environmental message in the media and keeping the grassroots pressure on our leaders by writting letters to the editor to local papers, as well as calling in to radio shows, writing articles, etc. It takes 10 minutes to write a letter to the editor - you will receive Citizen Media Action Team alerts from Sierra Club staff with instructions, as well as talking points and more information to aid in your response. Benefits: Learn more about current environmental issues, media, and get your name in the paper!
Location: Anywhere
Time Commitment: approximately 20minutes-1 hour per week
Duration: On-going
Contact: prairiechapter@sierraclub.ca
Webmaster
Description:: The code for the website has been re-written to be much more manageable, but we still need help to get it updated on a regular basis.
Benefits: Use those tech-savvy skills to help get the word out to the public about the great work the Chapter is doing.
Location: Anywhere
Time commitment: One hour/week
Duration: On-going
Contact: prairiechapter@sierraclub.ca
Find out about new volunteer opportunities as they arise by signing up for our mailing lists if you haven't already done so. We have developed lists for each of the regions, just sign up for the one you're in by returning to the Prairie Chapter homepage and clicking the appropriate link at the bottom of the page.
Become A Donor
As an organization we are unique in that the Sierra Club of Canada Family includes two legally separate organizations, allowing us to work on both charitable and non-charitable activities. The Sierra Club of Canada Foundation, the charitable partner, is able to grant tax-deductible receipts for donations; these donations are used to fund projects that fall within the boundaries of charitable work set by government regulations. The Sierra Club of Canada, the non-charitable partner, is not able to grant tax-deductible receipts but because donations are not charitable, there are fewer restriction placed upon them. Non-charitable donations can be used to fund direct lobbying of decision makers.
You can make a non-charitable donation to the Prairie Chapter or any of our groups by mailing us a cheque payable to the Sierra Club of Canada Prairie Chapter or filling out our online form. By specifying that you want your donation to go to the Prairie Chapter you are ensuring that your funds remain in the prairie region.
You can donate to the Sierra Club of Canada Foundation, a registered charitable organization, and support Sierra Club of Canada work such as research and education. You will receive a tax receipt for these donations. To donate, you can fill out an on-line form, call 1-888-810-4204 or email The Sierra Club of Canada Foundation. If you'd like your donation to go to charitable activities in the Prairie Region, be sure to direct your donation to the Prairie Chapter! SCC Foundation donations are processed by CanadaHelps.org.
Host A House Party
Sierra Club Prairie has a great new way for you to spread the word about the Tar Sands and Nuclear Power to your friends and family! Our "House Party" kits are all you need to host a social event with an environmental justice theme! Invite your friends over for a potluck or a wine and dessert evening, watch a video about the issue of your choice, look at images of Alberta's tar sands region or nuclear power, and read letters written by those directly affected by these developments. Then, engage in a discussion about what YOU can do to make your voice heard! Kits include "Common Q&A" on each topic as well as "Suggested Discussion Questions" to get you going, and much more!
By becoming a House Party Host, you are taking action to affect true change in Alberta! So much power lies in the act of talking about the issues that so many people hear about every day.
If you are interested in becoming a House Party host, please contact us.
User login
