Regional Park Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers lend nature a helping hand in fun and interesting ways – removing invasive plants, monitoring wildlife, planting native trees and shrubs, conducting bird surveys and more.

It's a win-win situation. Volunteers have fun, meet new people and get satisfaction from helping improve wildlife habitat. Regional parks and the ecosystems they support get healthier.

Some park associations also offer additional opportunities for stewardship as well as other volunteer activities. To find out more, check the park association websites listed below.

Ecological stewardship

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ecological Restoration Team

The easiest way to get involved is to join the Metro Vancouver Ecological Restoration Team Meetup group. There, you'll find the latest stewardship volunteer opportunities at all regional parks.

If you'd like to volunteer your group, school or company for stewardship activities in a regional park, email volunteer.info@metrovancouver.org or call 604-451-6606.

Beachkeepers

Learn new skills and gain hands-on experience in data collection, public education and marine stewardship at təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and able to commit a minimum of 30 hours (during weekends) throughout the summer.

For information about duties, qualifications, and more, read the description below.

Beachkeepers Volunteer Job Description

Applications for the 2025 Beachkeepers program are now closed.

Applications for summer 2026 will open in spring 2026 — please check back for updates closer to that time.

Nature events

From celebrating the return of spawning salmon to solving a nighttime mystery, events highlight seasonal phenomena in regional parks to deepen visitor understanding, appreciation and protection of the natural environment.

We're looking for enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing people to help connect visitors to nature by being a welcome tent host, delivering an activity with park interpreters or assisting with logistics along trails. You'll have fun, meet people, get great experience – all in a scenic regional park. Volunteer applications open in the spring of each year.

Visitor centre hosts

Want to share your passion for the plants and animals that make regional parks home? Being a volunteer visitor centre host is a great way to learn new skills, connect with like-minded folks and interact with park visitors. There are two seasonal opportunities:

Lynn Headwaters Visitor Centre at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver
Open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm every Saturday from June 1 until mid-September.
Campbell Valley Nature House at Campbell Valley Regional Park in Langley
Open from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday from Victoria Day weekend until Labour Day weekend.
For more information about volunteering, contact CVNHvolunteer@metrovancouver.org.

Applications for 2025 visitor centre hosts are now closed.
Applications for 2026 will open in spring 2026 — please check back for updates closer to that time.

Park associations

Another way to get involved is through a park association – a non-profit group that works with regional parks staff on projects and activities ranging from habitat restoration to nature education to special events.

Contact

604-451-6606
Email