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Join as a Park Ambassador

DRBIPA is a group of individuals who love the parks. We recognize the fundamental role that volunteers and volunteerism play in building a strong, considerate, and vibrant community.

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Park Ambassadors can take part in projects that are of interest to them and  be as involved as their schedule allows. They can work on special conservation projects such as helping to plant new shrubs to stop erosion on Brae Island and pull out ivy that is climbing trees and smothering native plants on the forest floor. Volunteers can help out at events, complete conservation projects, contribute posts to the nature blog, and so much more! 

 

If you have any questions about volunteering with us at DRBIPA before completing the Volunteer Enrolment Form, please review the DRBIPA Volunteer Handbook or contact our Volunteer Coordinator. 

 

Park Ambassadors provide support as directed by the Volunteer Coordinator through four different streams of volunteering: 

 

Stewardship & Conservation

 

  • groups of DRBIPA Park Ambassadors work to preserve and maintain the ecological health of Derby Reach and Brae Island Regional Parks at scheduled events. Volunteers restore degraded habitats, remove invasive species, salvage conifer saplings, plant native species, conserve the centenarian heritage orchards, participate in other enhancements as needed, and support our Langley Bog Restoration Committee

  • support Metro Vancouver Regional Park stewardship initiatives and work parties in the Derby Reach and Brae Island Regional Parks

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Public Education & Communications

 

  • foster appreciation for the natural wonders of our parks by leading expert guided nature walks as a biologist/ecologist or by writing blog posts on our nature-themed DRBIPA blog

 

Community Outreach & Events

 

  • support DRBIPA with development and marketing of events that promote DRBIPA while enriching the social and personal lives of community members

  • assist DRBIPA at community events with setup, takedown, and event operations (ie: Derby Reach Park Day, Fort Langley events)

 

Fundraising & Development

 

  • support DRBIPA in developing new fundraising initiatives and assist with ongoing fundraising activities

  • work with DRBIPA on projects that unite multiple organizations in the Derby Reach, Brae Island, and Fort Langley areas, connecting with other community groups to promote our unique heritage, create conservation awareness, and raise project funding

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