Are you searching for an opportunity to connect with your community, while also getting involved in local environmental initiatives? If so, you are in the right place. Wildsight Invermere is seeking volunteers to support our conservation, restoration & outreach projects in Invermere.
How to Apply
Step 1: Please check out our volunteer groups below to learn what kind of tasks you might like to be involved with
Step 2: Apply for current opportunities via the Open Opportunities below
Step 3: Wait to hear back from us for the next steps
Please email invermere@wildsight.ca to join our volunteer mailing list and be the first to know when opportunities arise!
Open Opportunities
Bighorn Sheep Monitoring Club – if interested please email invermere@wildsight.ca
see the description of what is required below.
Volunteer Groups
- Citizen Science Monitoring
- Restoration & Weed Pulls
- Farmers Market
- Outreach Events & Fundraising
- Board Member
Citizen Science Monitoring Volunteer Group
Bighorn Sheep Monitoring Club
We are seeking two groups of five volunteers to participate in our Bighorn Sheep Conservation and Biodiversity Program. These groups will be required to commit to one session per month from June 2023 to May 2024. While previous monitoring skills are advantageous, they are not necessary. However, we do require volunteers to have a positive attitude, a keen interest in learning about native flora and fauna, and a genuine love for our Bighorn Sheep. Additional information about the program can be found here.
Location: North and south ends of Columbia Lake
Requirements:
- Active individuals capable of hiking or biking to effectively monitor sheep
- General knowledge or a willingness to learn the Fast Fields monitoring program (a user-friendly digital tool)
- Possession of a cellphone or tablet (this is mandatory)
- General knowledge or a willingness to learn about local flora and fauna
- Self-starter attitude
- Willingness to work outdoors, as monitoring will take place regardless of weather conditions
- Fun to be around!!
See directions above on how to apply! Look forward to seeing you out there!
Restoration & Weed Pulls Volunteer Group
Please check back in summer 2023
Farmers Market Volunteer Group
Please check back in summer 2023
Outreach Event & Fundraising Volunteer Group
Please check back in summer 2023
Board Member Volunteer Group
Our board members are a diverse and passionate team, some serving a one-year term while others remain active for several years. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, we invite you to email us at invermere@wildsight.ca to inquire about the date of our next meeting. You’re welcome to attend and get a firsthand experience of what we are all about. Formal elections for board positions occur at our Annual General Meeting, which takes place every spring.
Not ready to commit to being a board member?
Perhaps join one of the following committees by emailing us at invermere@wildsight.ca
- Climate Resilience Committee
- Forestry Committee
- Fundraising Committee
- HR Committee
- SPARK Committee
- Wild & Scenic Committee