Activities involved
Gardening
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
Also required for this position: Must be willing to provide proof of vaccination against Tetanus and Covid-19; must be aged 16+.
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth

Volunteer Gardener

5216 Glencarin Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5B 3C1 [map]
100 hours
Ongoing
Qualifications

We are looking for:
• Experience and knowledge in landscaping, gardening, horticulture, or a related field -
knowledge of native plants in B.C an asset
• Good communication skills 
• The ability to complete tasks independently with little supervision
• Demonstrated reliability
• Someone who enjoys routine maintenance tasks
• Prepared to work outdoors
• Physically fit
• Organized
• At least 18 years of age 

Deliverables
The Garden Volunteer is expected to ensure the highest standards of practice are 
achieved and maintained in accordance with the mission, vision and values of WRA, and to 
ensure adherence to all policies and legal requirements especially Health & Safety 
procedures.

• Complete maintenance of the landscape and garden within your skillset as necessary
• Assist in installing the new wildlife landscape plan, including hardscape and planting
• Practice natural pest control methods
• Remove/control invasive species
• Assist with keeping track of, and maintaining garden equipment and supplies
• Work with volunteer work parties as needed
• Recording and logging all hours on MyImpactPage
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
• Make a difference for wildlife
• Learn a lot about local wildlife and the impact we humans have on local species
• Contribute to the development and efficient running of our organization and its 
volunteers
• Learn about the non-profit sector and the enormous value of volunteerism
• Give back to your community
• Gain experience in gardening, landscape, wildlife garden design
• Meet and work with new people
• Learn about the daily operations in a wildlife rehabilitation facility
Activities involved
Gardening
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
Also required for this position: Must be willing to provide proof of vaccination against Tetanus and Covid-19; must be aged 16+.
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth