Volunteer with the Ecology Centre in Lynn Canyon Park

Become an Ecology Centre Volunteer!

Do you love nature and being outside?

Interested in learning more about the spectacular temperate rainforest? Want to gain experience in environmental education? Or maybe you just want to give back to your community?

Come and join the dedicated group of volunteers at the Ecology Centre.

Volunteers of the Ecology Centre receive a free pin and annual certificate for their involvement. Volunteers get a discount on yearly Ecology Centre membership.

Volunteer Positions Available

School Field-Trip Assistant

We are looking for volunteers ages 18 and up to provide support during our field trips. Tasks include student supervision and assistance during activities, hiking and crafts.

Help teach our students about the environment!

Time commitment is variable from once every month to weekly. Field trips run Monday to Friday at 10 am from September to November and March to June.

Volunteers for this position will be required to get a Police Information Check/Criminal Record Check, which is free of charge at their local RCMP branch.

Park Clean-up

We currently have a large number of park clean-up volunteers and are limiting individuals for a maximum of 1 hour per week.

We are looking for independent volunteers ages 10* and up to help keep Lynn Canyon Park clean. Make a difference by protecting our wildlife from plastic pollution. Tasks include hiking through our trails to pick up garbage. Equipment and protective gear provided, supervision not provided. Volunteer on your own, or apply with a friend/family member to volunteer together.

Get outside and keep our park clean!

Time commitment is variable from a one time session to coming weekly.

*Volunteers ages 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with the Ecology Centre! We respond to applications within 10 business days.

Apply Here

Before filling out the form, please ensure you have read the description of each volunteer position above.

First Name *

Last name *

Pronouns

Email address *

Phone number *

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Relationship *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Have you read the volunteer position descriptions above? *

Which volunteer position(s) are you interested in? *

School Field-trips

Pin Maker

Please tell us why you want to volunteer with the Ecology Centre. *

How old are you? *

10-14

15-17

18+

Volunteers ages 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult for pin making.

Do you have any previous experience that would be helpful for this position? *

The Ecology Centre is open:

October to April: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays and 12 pm to 4 pm weekends
May to September: 10 am to 4 pm daily

What is your availability? *

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Ecology Centre. We will follow up with you in the next 10 business days.

There was an error trying to submit your form. Please try again later.

Information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 26 (c)(d). Contact the Privacy Head at [email protected] for questions about your privacy.