Role Description

Spend your summer enjoying beautiful Stanley Park whilst sharing your passion for ecology with others. EcoRangers work in pairs as roving naturalists in the Park, answering visitors’ questions about local ecology and providing other important on-the-spot interpretation. Receive training from experts on Stanley Park’s wildlife, plants and natural history, and develop your skills in interpretation and public engagement.

Duties

In pairs, follow set walking routes through Stanley Park and educate park visitors about its natural and cultural history;
Set up and operate outdoor interpretation stations to educate visitors about a particular species or ecosystem;
Provide directions and answer questions from park visitors;
Returning volunteers, or those with equivalent experience, will be encouraged to act as mentors for volunteers that are new to the program.

Time Commitment

The EcoRangers program will operate between Saturday June 22^nd to 1^st week of September.

Volunteers must be able to commit to at least two 3.5 hour shifts each week throughout July and August, in addition to attending all of the training sessions. Please see “Training” below for more details.

Training

SPES staff will provide thorough training on topics such as the ecology of Stanley Park and interpretation techniques. Volunteers will need to be available for two full days of in-person training on Saturday June 15^th and July 13^th

Requirements

Have a passion for ecology;
Be interested in public outreach and enjoy meeting and interacting with people in an engaging way;
Excellent verbal communication skills;
Have a passionate, enthusiastic, and confident nature;
High commitment level and reliable team player;
Have a keen interest in nature and in Stanley Park – you do not need to know everything, just be willing to learn!
Willingness to be active outdoors, in all weather conditions;
16 years of age or older.

Benefits

Gain valuable hands-on experience in public outreach, nature interpretation and environmental education skills;
Learn about the ecology of Stanley Park;
Support visitors to the Park to connect with nature;
Spend the summer in Stanley Park, volunteering with like-minded people in a fun environment;
Reference letter available after 25 hours of volunteer service;
Attend the summer volunteer appreciation event;
Access the benefits available to all SPES volunteers including discounted memberships.

Application procedure

To apply, please a brief description of your interest in the program; your availability; and your favorite nature fact to outreach@stanleyparkecology.ca.

If you have any further questions about the program please email Chris Rothery, Community Engagement Coordinator at outreach@stanleyparkecology.ca.

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