School Program Leaders
Be part of the magic of a foundational memory - a child's field trip to FortWhyte Alive.
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? One Sunday shift per month.
Spark engagement between children and nature by modelling your enthusiasm for outdoor play and then step back to observe the connections that unfold! Weekday shifts throughout the year in 12-week sessions.
Open to young people age 14+. Accepting applications starting April 1. Must be able to attending training at the end of June. This is a wonderful opportunity to be outdoors, gain experience, and have fun this summer!
How does directing children while they roll taffy poured on snow, bake bannock or roast marshmallows on a stick sound? A crash course on fire tending and you’re on the team! Shifts are daytime, Monday - Friday for a minimum 3 hours.
If you have some interest in paddling, you will enjoy volunteering for Tuesday or Thursday paddling nights from June to August. Volunteers assist visitors with PFDs, paddles, and launching their boats.
Are you a nature buff with good communication skills? Are you looking for sporadic, meaningful involvement in environmental education? Guided hikes for visitors and members are on weekends. Training is provided to get you started.
Join the team of weed busters, Wednesday mornings, starting early June through till late August. Perks include fresh air, the rooster’s cock-a-doodle-doos, good company, and the odd garden treat for your dinner table.
Join the woodshop team and help with set-up, inventory, and maintenance of the woodshop to ensure a clean safe environment for programs to take place. This position will also help with woodshop projects.
Do you love the magic of an amazing special event? Consider joining our special event team! Time commitment is weeknights and weekends, minimum 3-hour shift 5 times a year. Training is provided.
Are you looking for fresh air, exercise, and adventure on the weekends? If you have initiative, enthusiasm and people skills, you can take on this role with a little training. Visitors rent bikes from FWA and join in on the adventure.
Swapping tips and knowledge is one of the perks of working with other gardeners. Wednesday and Friday morning volunteer opportunities are available from late spring to late fall. Commitment is casual and flexible.
If you’re a bird connoisseur, a little training at the beginning of the season will prepare you to guide groups of novice birders and enjoy a morning breakfast with them. Walks run Wednesday and Friday, April through May.
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.