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The support of volunteers has always been a critical part of the success of the GRCA.
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Current Opportunities
Pinehurst Discovery Day
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2017
This annual event showcases Pinehurst Park's recreation opportunities and unique natural environment. As a volunteer, you will be able to engage visitors and inspire a sense of adventure and interest in the outdoors. We are looking for:
- Campfire Monitors: Help stoke the campfire, share fire safety tips, greet visitors, and hand out supplies to make s'mores. 4 volunteers needed (age 16+).
- Fishing Station Anglers: Demo fishing techniques and help visitors handle fish safely. 4 volunteers needed (age 16+).
- Nature Activity Assistants: Work alongside GRCA Nature Centre staff to help set up and host a variety of activities throughout the day. In addition to general help, we are also seeking someone who is familiar with geocaching (age 15+).
Please review the linked volunteer job descriptions and follow the application instructions.
Belwood Bridge Cleanups
Dates: Saturday, September 20 and Thursday, October 12, 2017
Take a stand against shoreline litter. Join GRCA and community volunteers to clean the lake shore at Belwood Bridge. Visit the EventBrite page to register as an individual, family or team.
Contribute to Citizen Science
Dates: Various, throughout summer
Are you seeking family-friendly volunteer activities this summer? Do you need to acquire some additional high school community service hours? If so, search for volunteer events in our Calendar. We have some great opportunities for you to contribute to citizen science with the help of our nature interpreters. It's time to venture into the world of butterfly and dragonfly counts.
Please note that these citizen science opportunities are free with park admission or with your Grand River Parks Membership.
Program photos
- A picture is worth a thousand words. Check out images of volunteers in action in our Flickr album and on our Flickr Map.
Who we work with
- Individuals: Keen on butterfly, bird or plant identification? Help us chart our future direction by telling us your interests and skills. Please note our current capacity does not allow for long-term placements.
- Corporate volunteers and community groups: We will work with you to develop an event that unites your organization's values with GRCA priorities. Tell us about your interests to spark a conversation about how we can work together.
- GRCA partners: Let us know how our volunteer program can help you achieve conservation, trail or water-related goals.
Program sponsors
The GRCA gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Grand River Conservation Foundation for supporting the volunteer program.
