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Volunteer

Volunteers are the lifeblood of FortWhyte Alive.

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Current Volunteer Opportunities

Trail Accessibility Rover

A great opportunity to get out in nature, this role helps us keep our trails accessible to all. Rovers ensure benches are clear, greet visitors and report back to our staff on trail conditions. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity throughout the winter and spring.

Information Desk Greeter

For all who visit our Richardson Interpretive Centre, volunteer greeters create a welcoming environment, answer questions and provide directions. This role is perfect for anyone looking for flexibility and opportunities to connect with the public.

French Speaking Volunteer

Parlez-vous français? Whether it’s guided hikes, snowshoeing, bison walks or school programs, we offer a variety of opportunities en Français. If you speak French, enjoy the outdoors and have good communication skills, this role may be for you.

Public Programming Support

Our public programs offer variety, excitement and connection. Engage with visitors/members at our Ice Fishing festival, guided hikes, snowshoeing, bonfires, crafting and more. This is a flexible opportunity throughout the season.

School Program Leader

Be part of the magic of a foundational memory – a child’s field trip to FWA. You don’t need to be an expert to share nature with others. Energy, people skills, enthusiasm and training is the secret to success. Commitment is one half day per week.

Fire & Taffy Tender

How does guiding children while they roll taffy poured on snow, bake bannock or roast marshmallows on a stick sound? The time commitment is daytime, any day, Monday through Friday, for a minimum three-hour shift.

Forest School Assistant

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. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Van Driver

Key to FortWhyte Farm’s youth programming, Van Drivers transport youth/organizations in our 15-passenger van. This role requires a Class 4 driver’s license, weekday availability, knowledge/understanding of the Bus Code of Conduct, and ability to transport youth safely to and from programming.

Sign up to volunteer

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.

Questions about volunteering?

Get in touch!

Amber Reid

Volunteer Resources Manager

Email

(204) 989-8355 x 213

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Corporate Volunteering

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.

Group volunteering opportunities are exclusively offered to organizations that are partners, funders or sponsors of FortWhyte Alive. If you are not already a corporate partner, please review our Sponsorship Guide, visit our Corporate page, or reach out so we can begin building a relationship.

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Questions about Corporate Volunteering?

Contact Nicole Carpentier.

Nicole Carpentier

Events & Sponsorship Officer

Email

(204) 989-8355 x 219