Youth-Led Ocean Action, Professional Impact Across Canada
Leading Action for the Oceans We Depend On
Proudly partnering with Ocean Legacy Foundation and Living Oceans.
Who We Are
Waves of Change is a youth-led organization created to deliver real-world environmental impact, not just awareness. Based in Vancouver, we coordinate cleanups, workshops, and youth leadership programs that can scale across Canada through local chapters and school partnerships. Our team is trained, prepared, and donor-ready so partners can trust that every initiative is professionally run and built to grow.
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Clean Up
Join us this season to clean up your local beach, lake, park or neighborhood.
Work with Us
Grow your career and be on the frontlines of ocean conservation.
Our Work: Cleanups, Workshops, and Youth Leadership
We turn concern for the oceans into coordinated action through three core program areas designed for schools, students, and partners.
Local beaches cleaned
Tons of garbage collected
Workshops delivered
volunteers mobilized
Cleanups, Workshops, and Youth Leadership
Our Work
Shoreline & Community Cleanups
We organize structured shoreline and community cleanups that remove plastic waste, engage students, and provide measurable environmental impact data for schools and partners. Each cleanup includes safety guidance, data collection, and post-event reflection to connect local action with global ocean health.
School Workshops & Environmental Education
Our workshops give educators ready-to-use, age-appropriate programming on ocean conservation, plastic pollution, and climate action. Sessions can be delivered in-person or virtually, and are designed to fit into existing curriculum objectives while empowering students to lead local initiatives.
Youth Leadership & Advocacy
We create pathways for young people to lead campaigns, design projects, and publish their own work through our Voices of Change platform. From organizing local chapters to presenting to community leaders, students gain real leadership experience while amplifying solutions for healthier oceans.
Stories from Youth on the Front Lines
Voices of Change
Our Voices of Change section highlights articles, reflections, and creative work from students taking action for the oceans in their schools and communities. These stories showcase real impact, inspire new ideas, and give youth a platform to shape the conversation on ocean health and climate justice.
For Schools, Nonprofits, and Funders
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you can do
We collaborate with schools, nonprofits, and funders who want structured, credible youth programs with clear outcomes. Our partnerships can include co-branded cleanups, integrated workshop series, and long-term youth leadership initiatives that align with your mission and ESG or CSR goals.
→ Turnkey environmental programs for elementary and high schools across Canada.
→ Youth engagement that strengthens organizational outreach and community impact.
→Transparent communication and impact reporting to support donors and sponsors.
Trusted by Leading Ocean Organizations
Our work is strengthened by active partnerships with established Canadian ocean and conservation organizations, including Ocean Legacy Foundation and Living Oceans. Together, we combine youth energy with expert knowledge and infrastructure to deliver scalable, high-impact programs.
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Reach Our Team and Make Waves for the Oceans
Have a question about partnering, bringing our workshops to your school, or supporting our shoreline cleanups?