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FAQ About Proposing a Y2C2 Project
How do we apply for a Y2C2 crew or two?
Start by reading the information at this page.You will then fill out a Y2C2 Project Proposal Form.
Will it cost us anything to have Y2C2 help us on our project?
We cover almost all of the costs associated with a traditional Y2C2 crew of five workers: hiring and training, transportation, camping accommodation (if required) and basic tools. You are responsible for extra costs associated with your project such as construction materials, special tools or transportation. Green Team Special Projects Workers may require some other support from you, depending on the nature of the project.
What is this new Green Team all about?
It's not always easy to think of a project that can occupy a full crew of five hard-working students. Now you can propose a project requiring one or two post-secondary students. These Y2C2 Green Team Special Projects Workers can work on short-term intensive projects such as research, surveys, or education.
Can we hire students from our own community to work on our projects?
This program is set up to offer eligible Yukon students a wide variety of career experiences in the outdoor and environmental field. We really encourage applications from communities outside Whitehorse—but we can't guarantee that a youth will work exclusively in their home community. If your community comes up with enough good projects, however, we will base a crew there.
What is expected of us as project sponsors?
The main expectation is that you offer a valuable learning experience for Y2C2 participants. This means you have planned your project well, and are available to guide the youth as they carry out your plans. You don't have to be on the job site with them all the time, but your clear objectives and enthusiasm are important. We also expect you to deliver a valuable education component, and complete a post-project evaluation.
What is meant by "educational component"?
We want students to get the most out their experience with Y2C2—it's more than just a summer job. Ideally, you will provide them with a thorough explanation of the importance of the project; background sessions on natural and human history of the area including contact with elders; and special training in particular skills, if needed.
Can we have Y2C2 workers for a project that lasts the whole summer?
We want the students to get a variety of experiences, so we're mainly looking for projects that last 1-2 weeks. Longer projects may be accommodated however, by having different crews or workers help you at different times in the summer. Call us!
Our project has to be done in May or June. Can Y2C2 help us?
Most of the work by traditional Y2C2 crews is done in July and August. The Green Team option now gives us more flexibility, so short projects may be possible earlier in the season.
Can we get Y2C2 to help us build a recreational trail in our community?
A project must be conservation-related. If you include nature interpretive panels on your trail, or can offer an excellent educational component, your trail project may be ranked more highly by the Selection Committee.
What other kinds of project have been done in the past?
We have posted a list of all the projects done by Y2C2 since 1992 on our website. Project List (PDF 18KB)