Vancouver Parks – Volunteer Positions

Role: Beachkeeper
Organization: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
Location: təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park, Picnic Area (near the ocean) and wharf (near Port Moody & Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver BC)

Promote awareness, conservation and stewardship of the marine ecosystem at təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park and in the community.

Volunteers will:

• Encourage preservation and protection of marine ecosystems by engaging park visitors with hands-on, interactive educational displays, props and activities
• Work to collect base line information on the impact of recreational fishing on local crab populations at the təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park wharf; this information is analyzed by Fisheries and Oceans for fisheries management purposes

Duties include:

• Set up and take down displays on the wharf and in the information tent
• Engage wharf and park users in activities that will increase their awareness of beach and park etiquette, fisheries regulations, intertidal conservation and natural history
• Participate in the crab study (trapping, handling, and data collection)
• Advise visitors of park rules and regulations (as needed and when comfortable to do so)
• Develop new displays, pamphlets and signs for Beachkeepers (optional)

Qualifications – Volunteers must:

• Be at least 16
• Have enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Be willing to engage with and to educate the public
• Have a keen interest in marine ecology and natural history
• Be reliable and motivated
• Be able to work both independently and with a team
• Feel comfortable handling live intertidal marine life

Time commitment:

• A minimum of 6 weekend shifts (approximately 30 hours) throughout the summer, from the last weekend in June to Labour Day
• Attend training day on June 20th

Support provided:

• Volunteer Manual, orientation and training

Benefits:

• Learn new skills
• Gain hands-on experience in data collection, public education and marine stewardship

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Apply by May 31, 2026.

https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/volunteer-opportunities

https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=46f4140f-db5f-42be-ac8a-b0e65c38c382&ApplicationFormNumber=2

 

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