Bloom as a Volunteer
Join the 150+ volunteers who help make Riverwood a beautiful oasis in the heart of Mississauga. Whether our volunteers are planning events, participating on a committee or the board of directors, pulling invasive weeds, planting trees and flowers, stuffing envelopes or assisting the teacher, they make a difference! Each volunteer contribution is unique and vital to the success of TRC.
Outdoor Volunteer Positions
Education Assistant
Assist the Education Naturally teacher with her outdoor nature, science and environmental education classes. If you like children (JK through Grade 8) and the outdoors, why not volunteer? Time commitment: One weekday every two weeks, 9 am until 2 pm, September - June. Volunteers must have a police check or the ability to get one.
Outdoor Education Assistant—NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
Outdoor Education Assistant—NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
Assist the Exploration Naturally teacher as she provides interactive, engaging outdoor field experiences for secondary school students. If you like
teenagers and the outdoors, this is perfect for you. Time commitment:
One weekday every two weeks, 9 am until 2 pm, September - June.
Volunteers must have a police check or the ability to get one.
Weekly Gardener--NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
Get your hands dirty and make Riverwood beautiful! Join our team of dedicated volunteer gardeners and plant and maintain the gardens. Don’t know a lot about gardening? Volunteer and learn from experienced gardeners and volunteer horticulturists! Time commitment: two to three hours weekly, weekend volunteering is also available, May to November. With the 2009 growing season behind us, we are now recruiting for 2010.
Garden Leader
If
you are knowledgeable about gardening and want to supervise and mentor
other volunteers, this is the position for you! Time commitment: three
hours weekly, plus occasional meetings, April to November.
Head Gardener
Work with TRC staff and Garden Leaders to plan the garden work at Riverwood. Time commitment: approximately 10 hours/month, April to November.
Stewardship Leader—NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
Lead corporate or high school volunteers as they plant trees, remove invasive plants, stabilize trail systems and restore natural habitats. Training is provided. Time commitment: one day in the spring, one day in the fall.
Seed Forecasters—NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
Help our Native Plant Propagation Team by monitoring plants at specific Riverwood locations. You will help determine when seeds of our native wildflowers are developing. These seeds, collected only by Credit Valley Conservation, will be cultivated to plant where invasive plants now exist. Volunteers must be comfortable walking Riverwood's trails and be available May through October.
Volunteer Birdfeeders--November to April activity--WAITING LIST
Feed
the many birds of Riverwood! A great family activity or for anyone who
wants a nice walk on our beautiful trails! Time commitment: approximately one hour weekly or one hour once or twice a month on weekends.
Indoor Volunteer Positions
Program Assistant
Meet and greet guests as they come to Discovery@Riverwood programs. Duties include taking registrations and
collecting payments. Time commitment: year-round, varies based on TRC
programming, evening and weekend positions available.
Special Events/Gala Planning Committee—NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
This active committee is seeking help with the special events held during the year, including the annual Fall BBQ and Earth: A Celebration event. Volunteers help set up and assist at the events; for Earth: A Celebration, volunteers contact businesses, organizations and individuals to request the donations of live and silent auction items. If you like teamwork and a good party, contact us!
Committee Work—NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
If you like to see the possibilities and make them happen,
committee work may be for you. TRC relies on volunteer committees to
help guide the organization in future directions and to work to make
those ideas reality. Committees include Special Events,
Volunteer, Education, Membership, Marketing and Stewardship. Most
committees meet monthly.
Coordinate the efforts of the Volunteer Birdfeeders as they feed
the birds of Riverwood! Tasks include scheduling volunteers and
ensuring there is enough birdseed for distribution. Time commitment:
approximately four hours a month.
Donor Support--NOW SEEKING A VOLUNTEER!
Assist TRC to ensure that donations are tracked and recorded accurately. This volunteer will work with Excel and Word, providing infromation to the Executive Director and other TRC staff. Tasks include sending out reminders of outstanding pledges and ensuring thatgifts are recognized in a tangible way, including the creation of certificates and communication with donors. Time commitment: monthly, approximately 3-4 hours.
Help the office run smoothly by assisting the staff. Tasks
include filing, photocopying, answering phones, data entry, computer
work and other tasks that may arise from time to time. Volunteers with
computer skills needed! Time commitment: two to three hours weekly.
Special Event Workers—NOW SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
Are you a people person? Be an ambassador for TRC at such special events as Successful Gardening Show and Earth: A Celebration.
Distribute information on TRC and Riverwood and answer questions, all
with a smile. Time commitment: Varies based on special events calendar.
Newsletter
Be a part of Samara, TRC's quarterly newsletter. We use the
skills of volunteer editors, graphic designers, writers and
proofreaders to produce an informative newsletter for our members.
For more information about these and other positions, please email Robin Haley-Gillin or call her at 905-279-6792.
