Do you love nature? Are you looking for meaningful opportunities to learn more about nature and to share your love of nature with others?
We are always looking for people like you!
The strength of Allan Brooks Nature Centre is in our volunteer supporters and donors. In fact, we couldn’t do it without you! We are grateful for the many hundreds of hours of volunteer contributions we receive each year, which helps to sustain our public programming, bringing nature interpretive experiences, events and programs to life for youth and their families in our community.
Even a small contribution can make a big impact at ABNC! There is a wide range of flexible opportunities for volunteers depending on your time commitments, expertise, abilities, and interests. We provide orientation and training for all new and returning volunteers throughout the year.
Ready to sign up? Make sure you select the areas you’re interested in. We may not reach out and contact you right away, depending on the time of year. This is because we need time to plan all our programming and events. A criminal record check will be required before starting which is required by the provincial government.
For more information or an application form, please email manager@abnc.ca or give us a call at 779.943.2315. Thank you for your consideration – we look forward to hearing from you!
We are currently looking for volunteers for the following opportunities:
Worker Bees
Our Worker Bees are simply volunteers that help the Allan Brooks Nature Centre get set up or torn-down for each season! This involves some light and heavy lifting, along with power tools and some painting activities. Come prepared to get dusty and have some fun! Typically, worker bees are needed from March – October.
Grassland Warriors (Guardians of the Grasslands)
Did you know that BC has less than 1% of natural grassland habitats remaining??
Our Grassland Warrior volunteers protect and maintain the endangered grasslands around the Nature Centre and learn about the importance of grasslands as a local ecosystem.
This role requires no set time commitment. If you’re looking for a casual time filler where you can spend more time outside, we’d love to have you! We’ll assign you a season-specific invasive weed(s) to focus on, and provide all required materials for the task (gloves, kneepads, bags, tools etc…)!
Field Trip Leader
Our Field Trip leaders provide leadership and support to our staff and young learners, in activities and lessons that promote learning about animals, habitats or environmental concerns.
These roles typically run from April to October. The field trips can take place either onsite at ABNC or offsite at schools or other outdoor locations.
There will be a security clearance for this volunteer role, as required by the provincial government. This role doesn’t require a minimum commitment time, or sign-ups – we work with YOUR schedule!
Front Desk/Visitor Services
Our Visitor Services volunteers welcome visitors to the Nature Centre at the front desk, answer the phones and accept payments for gift shop items. If time allows, volunteers will share a brief history of Allan Brooks, and provide fun & exciting facts to our visitors about our local animals, exhibits and environment!
No previous experience required – all training and information is provided. One shift guided by a staff member is required prior to individual scheduling. Security Clearance is mandatory for this role, as required by the provincial government.
