NatureKids BC Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with NatureKids. Volunteers are the heart of our organization and we could not help families develop love, respect nor responsibility for nature without them.

Help us learn a little about you! All applications are reviewed with consideration of open opportunities and are kept on file for one year.

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* 1. Contact information

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Emergency Contact

Name

Relationship

Phone Number

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* 3. Are you currently a NatureKids BC member?

Yes

If not, how did you find out about NatureKids?

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* 4. What volunteer opportunities interest you? Please select up to three.

Club Leader: Existing Club

Club Leader: New Club

Nature Mentor

Education Coordinator

Outreach Ambassador: Events

Outreach Ambassador: Online

Office Support (North Vancouver)

Fundraising

NatureWILD Article Writer

I have my own idea (please specify)

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* 5. If you are interested in becoming a Club Leader, which part of BC would you like to volunteer in?

Lower Mainland

Kootenays

Northern BC

Thomson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island

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* 6. What is your availability?

Occasional (for specific events)

Short-term (up to 6 months)

Long-term (over 1 year)

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* 7. Available hours per month

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* 8. Why do you want to volunteer with NatureKids?

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* 9. Please list some experiences and qualifications related to the positions you are interested in

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* 10. What is your educational background? (area of interest, majors, minors, degrees, education level, etc.)

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* 11. Do you have current First Aid Certification?

Yes

If yes, when does it expire? MM/DD/YY

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* 12. Skills I would bring to NatureKids include

Knowledge of local natural history

Scientific knowledge

Teaching or interpretative skills

Experience working with children

Organization

Computer / Web skills

Print Design

Leadership / Management

Financial Experience

Community Connections

Fundraising, grant-writing and/or campaign management

Writing / Journalism / Editing

Board Experience

Event Planning

Enthusiasm and Willingness to Learn

Love of Nature

Please provide two references who you have known for at least two years. References cannot be relatives.

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* 13. Reference #1

Name

Job Title and Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 14. Reference #2

Name

Job Title and Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 15. Volunteers are placed based on availability of positions, skills and experience, and successful reference or record checks when appropriate. We respect your privacy and will not trade, share, nor sell personal information gathered in this application process. By clicking "I agree," you certify that information provided on this form is true and accurate.

I agree

I do not agree

Whats next? After you hit submit, send a brief email to info@naturekidsbc.ca and let us know you've filled out an application. Include your resume or any other documents you see fit.

We will contact you shortly to discuss your application! Thank you so much for your interest.