The Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook Branch is extremely diverse, with programming and activities that span our Conservation, Education, and Regeneration pillars. Volunteers become part of a team that is driven to make positive change in our community. Roles connect with our various staff and contractors depending on interests and experience.
How to Apply
Step 1: Register using the link below.
Step 2: Complete the form that will be sent to your email.
Step 3: Wait for communication from one of our staff or contractors – calling you to action!
Volunteer Opportunities
Local Food
We operate three local food programs in addition to the Kimberley Farmers’ Market (see events) which are Apple Capture, Backyard Farmers, and the Kimberley Community Garden.
Volunteers support seasonal activities throughout the growing season. A snapshot of some key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with general garden tasks such as weeding, watering, harvesting, and processing.
- Building and maintaining garden infrastructure.
- Moving heavy equipment and maintaining equipment.
Events
We bustle with annual events, some fundraisers and some community driven, and seasonal events related to our key activities. These include the Kimberley Farmers’ Market, Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, and other exciting events.
Volunteers help make these events engaging, creative, and welcoming. A snapshot of some key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with setup and take-down.
- Engaging the public in our good work.
- Helping build or contribute interactive elements.
- Hosting workshops, kids’ activities, art programs, storytelling, etc.
- Putting up/taking down posters.
- Supporting performers, vendors, and presenters.
Education
We run school age environmental programming and kids day camps throughout the year, falling under the Meadowbrook Education, Camp Odyssey, and Forest & Nature School.
Youth volunteers gain valuable experience while helping us maintain a fun learning environment. A snapshot of key responsibilities include:
- Playing with participants in an inclusive learning environment.
- Helping leaders identify hazards and risks.
Parks & Protected Areas
Our branch actively participates in the maintenance of two parks: the Marysville Eco Park and Cranbrook’s Spooner Park. And through a strong partnership with the Meadowbrook Community Association, we partner on specific projects at McGinty Lake. We believe that providing communities with accessible green space is critical to mental and emotional well-being.
Volunteers support general maintenance and naturalist activities on an ongoing basis. A snapshot of some key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of trails and infrastructure.
- Participating in biological monitoring.
- Attending annual work parties to manage invasive weeds, etc.
Governance
Our board members are diverse and passionate, meeting on Tuesday evenings once per month, with a break in August, and December. Elections take place at our Annual General Meeting each spring for new and returning board members. Note, we encourage interested individuals to attend at least three board meetings before committing to put their name forward as a director.
