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Do you have a passion for nature, science, art or forestry? Do you enjoy working with a team of ecologically minded people? We are seeking volunteers to help with our many initiatives at Wildwood Ecoforest.
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Wildwood Volunteer Position Openings:
Volunteer Coordinator:
Coordinate volunteers, scheduling and supervising events and organizing activities. Must be able to be on site supervising tasks.
Volunteer Nature Guide:
Become a Wildwood Volunteer Nature Guide! Assist with school groups (K-12) when they visit Wildwood, leading students on nature programs. Join a passionate, nature focused group, helping to share the natural world with the next generation! Volunteers will gain experience working with students (K-12) and inspiring connections to nature. Additional training is provided. Criminal record check required.
Events:
Take part in executing the special events held at Wildwood by assisting as event organizer, parking attendant, directing/greeting etc.
Skilled & general labour:
Assist with building and construction projects (solar, electrical, plumbing, carpentry etc.)
Trails:
Walk the trails reporting hazards, remove invasive species and pick up trash.
Garden/Orchard:
Take care of the garden and orchard at the Homestead.
Food prep/service:
Must have foodsafe and/or serving it right. Assist in serving food and drinks at events/fundraisers.
Content Creator (website/social media):
Operate our website!
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Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Ecoforestry Institute Society
P.O. Box 5070 Stn B, Victoria, BC V8R 6N3
Email:
General information: info@ecoforestry.ca
Education program information: education@ecoforestry.ca
Staying at the Homestead: stay@ecoforestry.ca
Wildwood is located on Vancouver Island, 20 minutes north of Ladysmith, 15 minutes south of Nanaimo, and about 10 minutes from the Nanaimo Airport.
Address: 2929 Crane Road, Ladysmith, BC
Directions:
Heading North from Victoria:
Just past Ladysmith, turn right at a set of lights onto Cedar Road;
Drive along Cedar Road for about 5 minutes, turn right at the Gas’n’Go Station onto Yellow Point Road;
Drive approximately 10 minutes (you’ll pass Yellow Point Lodge and Roberts Memorial Park)
Turn left onto Crane Road. Wildwood is near the end of the road.
Heading South from Nanaimo:
Turn onto Cedar Road at the south end of Nanaimo (just past Southgate Mall)
Cross the Nanaimo River and turn right (you’ll still be on Cedar Road)
Turn left onto Yellow Point Road and drive approximately 5 km.
Turn right onto Crane Road. Wildwood is near the end of the road.