About the Position | |
Position # | 1471 |
Organization | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary |
Position | Saturday Restoration Crew - Ecosystem Restoration |
Location | 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC, Canada |
Impact Statement |
Join this fun and friendly volunteer group every Saturday morning from 9-10:30 and participate in ecosystem restoration. All activities are outdoors, following safety protocols and tools are individually assigned. Ecosystem restoration volunteers remove invasive species, improve trail quality and protect at risk native plants at Swan Lake and Christmas Hill. Please fill out an application form or speak to the Manager of Volunteer Programs to sign up. |
Description |
You will be working outdoors removing invasive plant species and learning about ecosystem restoration at the Nature Sanctuary. We provide: - all tools needed (everyone gets their own set and then returns them at the end of the shift) - work gloves which are returned at end of shift (if you have your own garden gloves please use these) - training on plant identification and how the Nature Sanctuary conserve native species - cookies at the end of the shift to restore your energy You provide: - willing hands and minds to learn more about this important conservation work your own work clothes and closed toe shoes Thanks for supporting the Nature Sanctuary in this vital conservation work. |
Training Details |
Initial orientation with volunteer services Training with site maintenance staff and volunteers. |
Working Conditions | Outside in all weather. May need to move over rocky, slippery or steep terrain. |
Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
Timing | Weekend - Daytime |
Time Detail | Saturday 9 - 10:30 am |
Age | 15+ |
Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
Transportation | On a bus route |
Area(s) of Interest | Gardening/Environment, Recreation/Sports |
Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Continuous Learning |
How to Apply | |
Application Link: | |
Website | http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/ |
Send an Email Message | |
Contact | Nature Sanctuary |
Phone | 250-479-0211 Ext. 1008 |
Address | 3873 Swan Lake Road Victoria, V8X3W1 |
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