Teenagers in Kingston now have a new way to support the environment and earn credit toward their high school graduation requirements. Earth Rangers has brought its ER Teens volunteer program to Kingston, offering local youth aged 13 to 18 the chance to take part in conservation efforts.
The program, which was listed on Volunteer Kingston on March 30, 2026, offers a flexible, virtual format. This allows students to complete environmental projects from their own homes or schools without needing to worry about transportation. Participants can choose from a variety of activities, such as advocating for sustainable student transportation, organizing electronic-waste collections, or fundraising for wildlife conservation.
For students in the province, this initiative provides a clear path to help meet the mandatory 40 hours of community involvement required to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Beyond fulfilling academic requirements, the program connects teens with mentorship, a community of like-minded peers, and official recognition, including a certificate of achievement upon project completion.
This program is part of a broader provincial effort to increase youth involvement in conservation. In February 2026, Earth Rangers received support through Ontario’s Species Conservation Program, an investment highlighted by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Todd McCarthy, to expand community-driven environmental projects across the province.
As the world’s largest children’s conservation organization, Earth Rangers aims to provide teens with the resources and support needed to turn their interest in climate change and sustainability into measurable local action.
