Volunteer Opportunities

Join the Friends of the Ecology Centre

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.

Friends of the Ecology Centre receive a free badge and 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 aged 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. From September to November and April to June during the week.

We are looking for volunteers aged 10* and up to help make our popular Ecology Centre pins. These pins are available by donation or at cost in our gift shop and help support the operations of the Ecology Centre.

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

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

Park Clean-up

We are looking for independent volunteers aged 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.

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.

Mini-Camp Assistant

We are looking for volunteers aged 13 and up to provide support during our mini-camps. Tasks include student supervision and assistance during activities, hiking and crafts.

Mini-camps run during spring break and summer break. Find more info about them here.

Must be able to volunteer for at least one full camp (3 half days). Can volunteer for more than one camp if space is available.

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 *

Have you read the volunteer position descriptions above? *

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

Mini-camps

Pin Maker

School Field-trips

Park Clean-up

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.

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

What is your availability? *

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