Requirements:
  • Interview
Also required for this position: Applicants will be invited to observe outreach activity as part of the application process.
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit

Community Outreach Volunteers

Burlington, ON [map]
30 hours / yearly
Year long term, renewable.
Speak with community members visiting our outdoor outreach table and participating in eco-actions at our Eco Hub at Burlington Beach and other locations across Burlington. Help with leading eco-actions, site set up, take down and more. 

If you enjoy speaking with the community, working outdoors, and helping out with a variety of tasks then this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity you’ve been looking for! 

We are looking for a small diverse team to accompany our team members providing information, resources and educational, hands-on activities at our Burlington Beach Eco Hub and other locations, primarily in late Spring, Summer, and early Fall.

This opportunity is suitable for adults, post-secondary students, and older high school students with communication skills, lots of energy, reliability, passion for the environment, responsibility and a willingness to learn. Formal related experience or education is not required.

Duties may include:
-- Set up and take down of outreach table/supplies and eco-activity materials
-- Being a friendly and helpful ambassador for BurlingtonGreen, providing awareness and eco-action information to members of the public
-- Leading and/or co-leading eco-actions with diverse community member of all ages
-- Referring questions to staff members or other volunteers as needed
-- Maintain confidentiality as needed
-- Other duties as needed

We offer the opportunity for a schedule of outreach shifts. Training will be provided.

For more information, please contact Sue at volunteer@burlingtongreen.org. 
 
All volunteers must have a completed waiver and release on file with BurlingtonGreen before participating.

All volunteers are required to review our Accessible Customer Service Handbook.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Help make a positive impact for the environment locally while working with a passionate team of dedicated and welcoming professionals and volunteers. Share valuable information, as well as lead fun and impactful eco-activities with community members of all ages, enjoying the Burlington Beach and at other locations. Training in Accessible Customer Service provided.
Requirements:
  • Interview
Also required for this position: Applicants will be invited to observe outreach activity as part of the application process.
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit