Park Steward
Summary
Work in a team with Downsview Park Education staff and other volunteer Park Stewards to improve and maintain Downsview Park’s naturalized areas. Support a safe and inclusive Park community. Work towards stewardship goals outlined by Downsview Park staff. Support members of the public through stewardship action. Gather and share information with staff regarding the Park’s ecological health, usage, and visitor information.
COMPETENCIES
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Ability to work independently
• Service excellence
BENEFITS
BENEFITS FOR VOLUNTEER
• Connect with nature.
• Increase knowledge of the outdoors and local environment.
• Contribute to the community.
• Gain volunteer hours for OSSD, if applicable.
• Provide meaningful stewardship contributions to Downsview Park.
BENEFITS FOR DOWNSVIEW PARK
• Improved green spaces.
• Learn from and with volunteers relating to the environment, community and more.
• Increase in biodiversity in the Park.
• A safer and more inclusive Park.
Location
When
About This Opportunity
• Improve Downsview Park through stewardship actions such as planting native species, ecological monitoring, removing invasive species and seed saving
• Take direction from and provide advice to Education staff as it relates to the role as a Park Steward.
• Support the building and maintaining of relationships with the community.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- Proof of Covid Vaccination
- Additional Requirements