If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Application below (Attachments). Questions about the Volunteer Program

Contact Muriel Clemens, Green Venture Volunteer Coordinator at 905-540-8787 x16 or volunteer@greenventure.ca

Submitting an Application

Volunteer Applications can be submitted in one of three ways:

* Hand deliver or mail to: Green Venture’s EcoHouse/Glen Manor Estate, 22 Veevers Drive, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8K 5P5

* Fax to 905-540-8882

* Complete the mini on-line application (link)

Ongoing Volunteer Positions (but are not limited to):

Volunteer EcoHouse Interpreter Tour Guide

EcoHouse is a unique environmental education demonstration building operated by Green Venture in East Hamilton.

Description 

• To provide EcoHouse visitors a guided tour of the indoor and outdoor demonstrations
  
• Providing valuable information about the property’s history and tips on living sustainably.

Time Commitment

• One Saturday morning (10-1pm) or afternoon (1pm-4pm)/month year round

Qualifications

• Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy/Passion
• Professionalism
•  Communication Skills (verbal and listing)
• Teamwork
•  Time Management
•  Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness

Special Events Volunteer

Green Venture participates in numerous community events across the Greater Hamilton Area including fairs, festivals, conferences, symposiums, open houses, workshops, neighbourhood celebrations and more. Through display booths and information tents we run activities, provide information, network and engage the public.

Description

• Assist with set-up and take-down, greet people, facilitate activities, answer questions and provide information about Green Venture’s various programs.

Time Commitment

• 2-6 hours per event, Sunday – Saturday, mornings, afternoons & evenings

Qualifications

• Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy/Passion
•  Professionalism
• Communication Skills (verbal and listing)
•  Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
• Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities

EcoHouse Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance Volunteer

As a public education facility and historically designated building, EcoHouse requires regular maintenance in order to provide a quality learning environment for visitors, staff and volunteers.

Description

• General EcoHouse chores which include but are not limited to dusting, sweeping, maintaining demonstration areas, snow removal, lawn mowing, weeding, organizing supplies, leaf raking etc.

Time Commitment 

• 1-4 hours/week, any day of the week Monday – Saturday between 10am-4pm

Qualifications -

• Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities
•  Positive Attitude
•  Communications Skills (listening)
• Willingness to Learn
• Self-Motivated

Community Garden Volunteer

The Green Venture Community Garden is an exciting program that engages citizens from across the city in discussions, workshops and interactive programming related to pesticide-free food gardening, eating locally and other sustainable urban agriculture practices.

Description

• Research and program development
• Garden maintenance (i.e.: seed starting, planting, pruning, watering, harvesting, etc.)
• Attend monthly meetings, event planning, website updates, developing and delivering children’s activities, etc.

Time Commitment

• 2-6 hours per week, Monday – Sunday (hours flexible), February- November

Qualifications

• Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity, Teamwork, Planning/Organizing, Willingness to Learn, Analytical/Research Skills, Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written) 
  

Anti-Idling Volunteer

Description:

• Helping to get people on board for anti-idling campaign
• Assisting staff by distributing flyers and information to schools, cars, and pedestrians
•  Coordinating Commuter Challenge in Hamilton

Time Commitment:

• 2-4 hours per month (flexible)
  

Qualifications:

• Reasoning/Creativity
• Planning/Organizing
• Willingness to Learn
• Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written)
  

Garden Writer

Description:

• Write articles about gardens (200-700 words)
• Interview people with gardens
• Do research about different garden (ways to benefit from the garden to help the consumer and environment)

Time Commitment:

• 4-8 hours a month (flexible)
  

Qualifications:

•  Phone skills are needed
• Reasoning/Creativity
• Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written)