Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – Event Day Volunteers

WWF

Event Details

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, presented by Loblaw, is a joint conservation initiative between Ocean Wise and WWF-Canada. Since 1994, hundreds of thousands of Canadians from coast to coast to coast have rolled up their sleeves to remove over 1.2 million kilograms of litter, helping to make aquatic ecosystems safer and healthier for all living things.
 

Event Locations, Dates and Times

These events are happenning in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Pick the location that is closest to you.

  • Toronto, Ontario – Saturday June 2 from 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Vancouver, British Columbia – Sunday June 3 from 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Mississauga, Ontario – Sunday June 3 from 8:30 am to 2 pm 
  • Ottawa, Ontario – Sunday June 3 from 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Longueuil, Quebec – Sunday June 3 from 8:30 am to 2 pm

Please note exact locations within each city will be advised by the second week of May.

 

Position Details

We are looking for Event Day Volunteers to provide logistical and engagement support alongside WWF staff, including:

  • Event set-up and tear down
  • Greet and engage participants as they arrive, and throughout the day
  • Register participants upon their arrival
  • Assist with gathering and distributing cleanup supplies to the participants
  • Crowd control
     

Experience and Skills

There is no formal experience required for this role, just bring your passion and enthusiasm! WWF-Canada will provide you with an introduction package, and introduce you to your Staff Event Coordinator.

The ability to move some awkwardly or heavy display equipment and materials is greatly appreciated!

As this is an outdoor event, volunteers are asked to dress according to the weather. 



Benefits

Be a part of WWF-Canada, and enhance your communication skills, engage with individuals that have similar conservation goals, potentially create networking opportunities, and possibility to continue assisting at future WWF events.



 

How To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please fill out the online application form in it’s completion here