General Assistance Volunteers – Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – Ottawa

WWF

Position Description

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a joint conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF-Canada.  To celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation, we are hosting a community cleanup along the Ottawa River on Saturday, June 24. 

WWF-Canada is looking for friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to help us support our Celebration Cleanup event, welcoming over 100 attendees who want to roll up their sleeves to help protect wildlife with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.

Where:
Petrie Island (Friends of Petrie Island)
701 – 799 Trim Road, Ottawa, ON
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Available Shifts:

  • 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • 11:00am – 2:30pm
  • 9:00am – 2:30pm

Please note: Preference will be given to applicants who can volunteer for the entire event.

Available Positions

  • Registration support
  • Greeting guests
  • Food and supply distributors
  • General assistance

Special Requirements:
Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and dress appropriately for the weather as this is an outdoor event (rain or shine).

Experience and Skills:
Bilingual French/English is an asset

Benefits:
T-shirts, snacks and lunch will be provided.

Please note: Volunteers under 18 years of age require signed parental permission to participate.  Volunteers under 16 years of age require their adult/legal guardian to volunteer alongside them for their entire shift.
 

How To Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this exciting volunteer opportunity, please click on ‘Apply Now!’ button below to submit your application.

For more information about this volunteering opportunity, please contact Kathy Nguyen at:
[email protected]

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.

WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a volunteer opportunity, please advise the Volunteer Department’s Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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