EcoRangers - Stanley Park Ecology Society

Role Description

Spend your summer enjoying beautiful Stanley Park whilst sharing your passion for ecology with others. EcoRangers work in pairs as roving naturalists in the Park, answering visitors’ questions about local ecology and providing other important on-the-spot interpretation. Receive training from experts on Stanley Park’s wildlife, plants and natural history, and develop your skills in interpretation and public engagement.  

Duties

• In pairs, follow set walking routes through Stanley Park and educate park visitors about its natural and cultural history; 
• Set up and operate outdoor interpretation stations to educate visitors about a particular species or ecosystem; 
• Provide directions and answer questions from park visitors; 
• Returning volunteers, or those with equivalent experience, will be encouraged to act as mentors for volunteers that are new to the program.

Time Commitment

The EcoRangers program will operate between June 18^th to 1^st week of September.

Volunteers must be able to commit to at least two 3.5 hour shifts each week throughout June, July, and August, in addition to attending the training sessions. Please see “Training” below for more details. 

Training

Stanley Park Ecology staff will provide thorough training on topics such as the ecology and natural history of Stanley Park, interpretation techniques and more. Volunteers will need to be available for full days of ongoing in-person training on Sunday June 15^th, Saturday July 19^th, and Saturday August 9^th.

Requirements

• Have a passion for ecology; 
• Be interested in public outreach and enjoy meeting and interacting with people in an engaging way; 
• Excellent verbal communication skills; 
• Have a passionate, enthusiastic, and confident nature; 
• High commitment level and reliable team player;
• Have a keen interest in nature and in Stanley Park – you do not need to know everything, just be willing to learn! 
• Willingness to be active outdoors, in all weather conditions;
• 16 years of age or older. 

Benefits

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in public outreach, nature interpretation and environmental education skills; 
• Learn about the ecology of Stanley Park; 
• Support visitors to the Park to connect with nature;
• Spend the summer in Stanley Park, volunteering with like-minded people in a fun environment;
• Reference letter available after 25 hours of volunteer service; 
• Attend the summer volunteer appreciation event;
• Access the benefits available to all Stanley Park Ecology volunteers including discounted memberships.