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151-10090 152nd Street, Suite 537 |
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Surrey, BC, V3R 8X8 |
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604-597-6165 |
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
REQUEST FORM |
| Our Mission
Volunteer Resources leads the growth and development of the
City of Surrey's volunteer movement by:
• Continually diversifying the volunteer opportunities
available to our community,
• Collaborating with our partners to improve current community
engagement practices and tools,
• Providing training and resources to volunteers and those
who work with them,
• Reaching out to our residents, and embracing the diversity
represented in our city.
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Surrey Parks Eco-Ranger
The Eco Rangers provide Surrey Park’s visitors with more
meaningful park experiences by providing public education opportunities
on natural and cultural history. Surrey is blessed with many
beautiful natural area parks that provide homes and food for
a great diversity of wildlife. The Eco Rangers will make others
aware of the importance and value of the natural areas in their
own community and the wildlife that need them for survival.
Skills and Experience
• Must be 16 years and older
• Have a keen interest in nature
• Willingness to learn
• Outgoing and Enthusiastic
• Fluent in English, second language is an asset
• Must attend all of the training sessions
Project Time Commitment
Time: Various times – both weekdays and weekends
When: During the summer months
Duration: Minimum of two 2-hour shifts per week
Location: Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, Sunnyside Acres Urban
Forest Park, Blackie Spit Park and other nature parks in Surrey
Training
Eco-Rangers will receive training on nature interpretation and
public education skills and park orientations.
Benefits to the Volunteer
• Great opportunity to enhance public speaking
• Gain interpretation skills and environmental education
skills
• Gain experience working with kids
• Receive training in plant and wildlife ecology in coastal
British Columbia
• Receive future training opportunities on Interpretation
with Surrey Parks
• Receive a letter of reference
• Fulfill CAPP hours
Contact Information
Environmental Stewardship Coordinator
Phone: 604-501-5158
Fax: 604-501-5177
E-mail: environment@surrey.ca
Eco-Ranger
Volunteers Request Form - PDF file
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If you like attending special events and interacting with the public, we need
you!
We are always looking for people to help with the following:
Erecting tree ID poles
Removing ivy, lamium, and blackberry
Cleaning alders from the meadow
Cleaning and clearing paths and edges
Developing trail literature
Developing historic and interpretive literature
Maintaining and monitoring bird nest boxes
There will be many opportunities for volunteer work with the new museum and
nature house and program being developed. Thank you for your interest and please
email us with your preferred times, days and specific projects you would like
to participate in. During winter, it is slower for plant work, but in the spring
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Volunteer Opportunities 
