The Cornell Climate Stewards Training is a volunteer training program created to help local citizens become climate science, adaptation and mitigation leaders for their community. It provides training on these subjects and more through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE). The 2023 training will be led by Cornell, CCE and Sea Grant staff from across New York State. The program equips local volunteers with the knowledge, effective communication techniques and strategies to work with the public and local governments around climate issues. Trained volunteers will complete the program by assisting in developing projects for their communitythat will help it to be more climate resilient.
The Cornell Climate Stewards program is modeled after other CCE programs like the Master Gardener and Master Composter volunteer programs. Volunteers will learn about what is already taking place in Monroe County to combat climate change and how to further help our communities implement effective changes.
Cornell Climate Stewards in Monroe County commit to a 12-week training (24 hours of training that spans 15 weeks). The program in Monroe County will be offered for $75 with financial assistance available. Upon completion of the training, Cornell Climate Stewards are expected to independently implement climate actions or projects in their community, volunteering at least 40 hours to become a certified “Cornell Climate Steward.” They will become official Monroe County CCE volunteers and may work with CCE staff on climate-based events and programs.
Space in this program is limited. Cornell Climate Stewards trainee selection is based on an applicant’s ability to attend the training sessions as well as their demonstrated interest in working with their municipality on climate related projects.
The 12-session Cornell Climate Stewards Training will be held on Saturday afternoons, noon to 2 p.m., from March 25 through June 24. Off weeks will be April 15 and May 27, with Flipped Learning weeks on April 8 and April 29. The training location is to be determined.
The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023. Fill out the application form at https://bit.ly/3WHpFOt. After applications are received, candidates will be contacted for a short interview.
Contact Antonius Chess Jr. at arc279@Cornell.edu or 585-753-2564 with any questions.
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