The Greening of Pacific Community Resources Society

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Application ID: 000372
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Project Description
Project Title
The Greening of Pacific Community Resources Society
What is the central research question you want answered?
What are the objectives of your project?
The central research question is: How can our agency become a leader in our community with respect to moving towards a sustainable future?

The project objectives are to identify areas where we can reduce the environmental impacts of program staff, volunteers and participants who are conducting PCRS business. Through these methods we hope to educate participants regarding environmentally friendly methods.
Project Type
Computer Related     
Creative     
Formal Research     
 Organizational Development     
Survey     
Other  
Size of Project (Number of pages, minutes, cm, etc.)
A report that would be an audit of our agency regarding how we can be more sustainable in any or all of the following areas:
• waste
• energy use
• transportation
• water
• maintenance methods
• purchases
• Any additional areas
Project Description (Use this space to further elaborate on the project)
We are a large agency and serve youth from Vancouver to Chilliwack. We would like to reduce our environmental footprint, while continuing to work with youth, children and families. We offer a range of programs including three youth centers, employment programs, drug and alcohol prevention services, and alternate schools. We are hoping a student or group of students could look at what we are currently doing and identify areas and solutions for improvement in terms of sustainability.
How do you plan to use the results of this project?
We have established a sustainability committee with representatives from our 13 sites. Our intention is for the committee to review the report and implement the recommendations. This is a new committee and we believe this is an important step in assisting them.
What larger goal is served by undertaking this project?
The larger goal is reduce our environmental impact when we are serving youth and families, but also to demonstrate through action to our participants the importance of being environmentally aware.
The Organization
Organization Name
Pacific Community Resources Society
What community do you represent or work with?
Children, Youth and families from Vancouver to Chilliwack.
What is your organization/group's goal or mandate?
Our vision is one of healthy, civic and productive people living in socially sustainable, safe and caring communities. Our mission is to enhance the social, emotional, educational and economic well-being of children, youth, adults and families through the delivery of quality services in partnership with other agencies, government, business and communities.
Are you a registered not-for-profit?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact Person
Laurie Birdsall and Andrea Mears
  
Position
Director of Fraser Region and Communications Manager respectively
Mailing Address
201-2830 Grandview Highway
Vancouver, BC
Telephone
604-412-7950
Fax
604-412-7951
Email
lbirdsall@pcrs.ca
  
Alternate Telephone
 
Alternate Fax
 
Alternate Email
communications@pcrs.ca
Project Plan of Action
Duration of Project
Smaller (One semester)
If you know the duration more specifically, please indicate here
 
What are the specific deliverables that you expect of the student?
A report that identifies current environmental practices and areas for improvement.
Estimated time commitment per week
2 hours
Liaison
Liaison Name
Andrea Mears
  
Liaison Position
Manager of Communications
Liason Contact Info (If different from above)
 
How much time per week will the
liaison be available to the project?
2 hours per week
How will the liaison provide direction and support to the project?
The liaison will meet with the students, identify key stakeholders in the agency and assist with communication between students and other staff members, as well will answer any questions that the students need answered.
Student Researcher
Student area of study/experience
Environmental Studies, sociology, business management
Student skills/attributes
An interest in the environment, good natured, eager to ask questions
Student related interests
 

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