Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society

What services does your organization provide?
We run Nature School programs for local elementary and high school students, and have a summer drop-in kids camp called the Lagoonies Club. We offer a wide array of workshops and trainings on everything from natural building and sustainability information to wildlife, ecosystem and biodiversity workshops.
We run a Nature Interpretive Centre that is open to the public 7 days a week, and we run various events and programs to increase local knowledge on biodiversity, nature and wildlife.

Do you have any age requirements?
Must have own transportation and be willing to work a minimum of 2 hours. No minimum age (we even have a 10 year old girl volunteering with us this year!).

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
No.

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
Docents for the Centre (Nature Centre hosts) must be willing to work a minimum of 2 hours, and we prefer those who may be available for a 6 hour shift (opening hours are 10 am to 4 pm).

Are there any specific skills and experience required?
Comfortable dealing with the public, some knowledge of nature / wildlife is an asset. Cash-handling, opening and closing skills are great, but we can also train.

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?

• Centre hosts / Docents.
• Grounds and Centre maintenance.
• Building (we always have a project on the go!)
• Event / Workshop help.
• Postering, event promotion.
• Gardening / Native plant nursery help.
• Biodiversity park help (trails, remove invasives, etc).

Is there any training provided for volunteers?
Training relevant to the position will be provided.

What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
See above.

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society?
Great chance to pursue your love of nature, to learn new skills including plant and wildlife identification. To meet new people. Great opportunity to build job skills such as cash-handling, public service, administrative, etc.
Our volunteers often receive perks such as: free event admission, free food at events, opportunity to participate in research, etc.

Do you accept high school students?
Yes.