Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Restoration Team (outside)
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Individuals interested in contributing to our ecological restoration efforts which may include invasive species removal, planting and trail maintenance should contact Restoration Technician Kevin Webber by email at restoration@swanlake.bc.ca or by phone at 778-679-6089. Event details and meeting place may change from week to week so make sure you RSVP before coming to an event. Volunteers are encouraged to bring plenty of water, a snack and apparel suitable for working in the bush and potentially inclement weather. Proper tools, gloves and all necessary training will be supplied.
Ask about Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon shifts.
Complete the Volunteer Application Form.
Special Assistants to the Director (indoors)
As our committees grow we realize that we need help. We have 6 committees and some of them need a person to attend and take notes. Meetings are held in the Nature House or in the Site Office, usually on weekdays from 5:00 to 6:15 pm.
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Our Directors meet every month on the third Thursday at 5:00 pm. They urgently need someone to take minutes. A notebook computer is available. We would ask you to arrive at 4:00 pm to help with photocopying and setting up the meeting room.
Interested individuals should contact Barry Janyk, Executive Director, at admin@swanlake.bc.ca for more information.
Nature House Reception / Administrative Support (indoors)
Mondays 9:00 to 1:00
Tuesdays 9:00 to 1:00
Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00
Saturdays 11:30 to 1:30
Saturdays 1:30 to 4:00
Sundays 12:00 to 4:00
Please make a commitment to 36 shifts, same day each week. Duties include answering phones, taking program registrations & payments, assisting with the preparation of program materials, general secretarial support, and assisting visitors to the Nature House. Email volunteer@swanlake.bc.ca.
Complete the Volunteer Application Form.
Seniors Crafting for Nature (at the Les Passmore Centre)
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Join our quilt group led by Margaret Lidkea to learn to quilt, have fun and make items to sell for Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. It's free -- all materials are supplied. Held at Saanich Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Road (near Tillicum Mall). For more information call Margaret at 250-595-8084.
Board Members (indoors)
The Board of Directors for Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is seeking enthusiastic new board members with one or more of the following skills: legal expertise, financial acumen, biology background, fund raising experience, educational background, and understanding of Not-for-Profits. Interested individuals should contact Barry Janyk, Executive Director, at admin@swanlake.bc.ca for more information.
Special Event Staff (outside)
The last Sunday of each month during the school year we host a special event celebrating a special part of Swan Lake: Bees, Wildflowers, Spiders, Reptiles, etc. If you enjoy people and like sharing your knowledge and love of nature let us know. We can always use help with nature crafts, face painting, and our education programs. Email naturalist@swanlake.bc.ca.
Complete the Volunteer Application Form.
Costume Designer
We’re looking for a creative sewing wizard who can assist our program manager by designing and creating a series of costumes to be used in our nature education programs. Contact Scott Mair at 250- 479-0211
or programs@swanlake.bc.ca.
