About the Position | |
Position # | 1439 |
Organization | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary |
Position | Sanctuary Nature Ambassador Program (SNAP) |
Location | 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC, Canada |
Impact Statement | Volunteer to go for a walk! SNAP volunteers walk the trails around Swan Lake and Christmas Hill welcoming and offering education to visitors. They also monitor trail conditions and promote the mission and values of the Sanctuary. Exercise, volunteer, meet new people while outdoors - what a perfect combination. |
Description |
Nature Ambassadors serve a vital role in representing and promoting Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Society to site visitors. SNAP volunteers also support the well-being of Swan Lake's ecosystems by walking the trails around the lake and Christmas Hill, reporting any concerns and tracking site visitors. All activities are out of doors and follow health and safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: • Walk Swan Lake and Christmas Hill trails, welcome and offer educational information to visitors • Monitor and report to staff any safety concerns on trails or in Sanctuary lands • Monitor and report number of visitors and different types of visitor interactions • Share experiences and ideas to improve the visitor and volunteer experience |
COVID-19 Vaccination Required | Yes |
Training Details | Initial orientation with volunteer services team. Training provided by experienced SNAP volunteers or staff via training walks and educational materials |
Working Conditions | Outdoor walking over sometimes slippery and wet terrain, in all kinds of weather. |
Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
Age | 15+ |
Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
Transportation | On a bus route |
Area(s) of Interest | Communication/Public Relations, Gardening/Environment, Recreation/Sports |
Skill(s) | Customer Service, Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Public and Media Relations, Adaptability, Continuous Learning |
How to Apply | |
Application Link: | |
Website | http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/ |
Send an Email Message | |
Contact | Julia Dawson |
Phone | 250-479-0211 Ext. 1010 |
Address | 3873 Swan Lake Road Victoria, V8X 3W1 |
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