School Program Leaders
Be part of the magic of a foundational memory - a child's field trip to FortWhyte Alive.
If you enjoy children and outdoor adventure, you can be a Winter Fun Day Leader. Here is an opportunity to snowshoe, make snow taffy, play Voyageur games and more. Time commitment is daytime, Monday through Friday, minimum 21⁄2-hour shift once a week
As a special event volunteer, your role may include but is not limited to; assisting with greeting and directing guests, guests registration, event set up and take down. Time commitment is weeknights and weekends, minimum 3-hour shift once a month.
Come share in a child’s sense of wonder with hands-on nature experiences and winter adventures including snowshoeing. Commitment is sporadic Saturdays and weekday evenings, January through March.
Are you interested in homesteader life? Why not consider an interpretive role in the prairie sod house, guiding visitors in their journey to a time when people’s connection to the natural world was a matter of survival?
More of a behind-the-scenes type? How does directing children while they roll taffy poured on snow, bake bannock or roast marshmallows on a stick sound? The time commitment is daytime, any weekday for a minimum three-hour shift.
Are you a closet birder looking for kindred spirits? If you’re a bird connoisseur, a little training at the beginning of the season will prepare you to lead groups of novice birders.
Do you enjoy moonlit cross-country skiing on groomed trails? Consider joining our team! Volunteers are needed to lead participants on a guided trek through the forest, on the lookout for wildlife along the way. Evening and weekend shifts available.
Are you looking for fresh air, outdoor exercise and adventure on weekends? If you have initiative, energy, enthusiasm and people skills, you can take on this role! Commitment is 2 hours on Saturday mornings January and February.
Being outside with children is the happiest place on earth! If you love winter hikes, warm fires, and watching the magic through the eyes of a child, you're in the right place. Time commitment is once a week with a choice of 3, 4 or 6-hour shifts.
You should enjoy working with diverse youth, model positive behaviours and contribute to community and sustainability initiatives on hands-on projects. This is a weekly 2-3 hour commitment in either the day or evening, from February to June.
Being a Camp Counsellor is a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn about working with children, keeping camp safe, nature training, volunteer professionalism and customer service. Online Applications open April 1, 2024.
After university, I was looking for a job and unsure of how to put my science degree to good use. As a school program volunteer, I am educating, inspiring and encouraging kids to be more sustainable — it’s super rewarding to be on the front lines of social change.
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FortWhyte Alive is pleased to offer group volunteering opportunities for 5-10 people as a team building perk to its corporate supporters.
This win-win partnership is a fantastic way to deepen relationships, provide meaningful experiences to employees, and connect your brand to a cause you champion.
Contact Nicole Carpentier.