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Welcome to the second edition of our pilot volunteer opportunity board! We are striving to match people who want to volunteer with environmental organisations seeking volunteers. The postings are from Ontario Nature and our 150 member groups that form our Nature Network.
Thank you for signing up to receive volunteer opportunities from Ontario Nature. We are grateful for your interest in conservation.
We will send these emails at the beginning of each month and then determine whether to continue in the summer based on uptake.
You can see past posting lists on our volunteer webpage.
VOLUNTEER BOARD POSTINGS
Snake Survey Volunteer, Ontario Nature Conservation Science Team
- Location: Point Pelee National Park
- Start: April 15, 2024
- Duration: 8–16 weeks
- Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour per week (one survey every 5 to 9 days)
- Contact: Teagan Netten, teagann@ontarionature.org
Ontario Nature’s Conservation Science team is looking for volunteers to assist with implementing our Long-term Monitoring Protocol to survey snakes. Volunteers will adopt a transect of 24 coverboards, which will be surveyed once every five to nine days. Each survey takes approximately half an hour to an hour and is conducted within two hours of sunrise or sunset. Surveys involve looking under each coverboard for snakes and recording the number of individuals, species, and age and sex if possible, as well as recording weather and location data.
This position begins on or around May 1st for at least eight surveys, ending around July 15th, with the possibility of extending by up to eight additional weeks. Familiarity with Ontario snake species is an asset, but we will provide training resources. Volunteers must have access to their own transportation and be willing to travel to and from Point Pelee National Park for weekly surveys.
Snake Survey Volunteer, Ontario Nature Conservation Science Team
- Location: Lost Bay Nature Reserve, Leeds and the Thousand Islands
- Start: April 15, 2024
- Duration: 8–16 weeks
- Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour per week (one survey every 5 to 9 days)
- Contact: Teagan Netten, teagann@ontarionature.org
Ontario Nature’s Conservation Science team is looking for volunteers to assist with implementing our Long-term Monitoring Protocol to survey snakes. Volunteers will adopt a transect of 24 coverboards, which will be surveyed once every five to nine days. Each survey takes approximately half an hour to an hour and is conducted within two hours of sunrise or sunset. Surveys involve looking under each coverboard for snakes and recording the number of individuals, species, and age and sex if possible, as well as recording weather and location data.
This position begins on or around May 1st for at least eight surveys, ending around July 15th, with the possibility of extending for up to eight additional weeks. Familiarity with Ontario snake species is an asset, but we will provide training resources. Volunteers must have access to their own transportation and be willing to travel to and from Lost Bay Nature Reserve for weekly surveys.
Bird Rescue Patroller, FLAP Canada
- Location: Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Scarborough
- Start: April 1, 2024
- Duration: Ongoing
- Time Commitment: One patrol per week during migration seasons (April–May and September–October)
- Contact: Kaitlin Brough, volunteer@flap.org
A bird rescue volunteer patrols a designated area during spring and fall migration seasons to search for birds that have collided with a building. They are trained to rescue injured and salvage dead birds and report each collision on the Global Bird Collision Mapper using FLAP’s mobile app. All bird rescue patrollers carry relevant permits and equipment for this work and are asked to commit to at least one patrol per week during migration seasons (Spring: April to May, Fall: September to October).
Digital Content Creator, Toronto Field Naturalists
The Toronto Field Naturalists connects people with nature helping them to understand, enjoy, and protect Toronto’s green spaces and the species that inhabit those spaces. One way we do this is through our website. We need someone who is comfortable with website technology to update the content on our public and membership pages. You would not have to create the content, just review and post it. You would need good communication and planning skills, and familiarity with word processing software such MS Word and/or Google Docs. Experience with WordPress and Google Drive is a plus. Training is available for WordPress and Google Drive.
Webmaster, Toronto Field Naturalists
Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) is an all-volunteer organization. Our wonderful webmaster is retiring so we are looking for a nature-lover with technical expertise.
The webmaster updates and monitors TFN’s website to assure it stays online, accurate, and provides a rich experience for users. Tasks include maintaining the site, ensuring members can access the data they require, and adding new functionality. Work is done from home.
Candidates must have practical experience working with WordPress and WooCommerce. Volunteers who also have experience with WooCommerce Subscriptions, Ultimate Member, and/or AutomateWoo would be given preference. The ultimate volunteer would also have experience with the "WP All Export plugin and/or the WP Engine hosting platform."
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for other ways to get involved with Ontario Nature and the nature community?
If you know anyone who wants to sign up for this email list, they can do so on our volunteer webpage.
If you are a member group and have an opportunity, please fill out this form to have it included in the next newsletter. Postings must be submitted by the 25th of the month for inclusion in the subsequent month’s newsletter (e.g., Postings in by April 25 for early May distribution). Groups are responsible for vetting, training and the safety of volunteers.
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