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Fall/Winter 2009 volunteer opportunities include:
Moonlight Martini Madness
Join the Friends for a night of martinis, music and our annual moonlight
madness sale. To make this happen, we’ll need help in a few different areas:
Christmas Decorating, November 26
Before the
event begins, we'd like to spruce up the information centre a little.
Candles, snowflakes and, of course, the martini bar! If you're interested in
having some fun putting up holiday decorations, we'd love your help!
Moonlight Martini Madness, November 27
Join us for
this fun event! We have a number of jobs including membership sales,
bartenders, bouncers, clean up and more!
Forensics Program
The forensics program was developed as an essential educational
component of the Wildlife Monitoring Project which is a joint
project between the Friends of Jasper NP and Parks Canada. During the
program, students learn about forensic investigation into poaching incidents
in Jasper National Park.
Volunteers
will work alongside experts and help students work through a number of
stations as they unfold the mystery behind a fictitious poaching scenario in
the park.
Sign Installation
The Friends were recently awarded the Alberta Tourism Award for their work
on the Jasper Discovery Trail Interpretive Signage project. We are anxiously
awaiting the arrival of the final signs and are looking for eager volunteers
to help with their installation over the next couple of weeks. Tools and
instruction will be provided.
Website
The Friends are working on a brand new website and are looking for input
from some web-savvy volunteers. We’re looking for someone that has an
interest in web design, a knack for all things technological and a strong
knowledge of web technologies such as Twitter and Facebook.
Board Members
Be part of a fun and
dynamic organization. As a member of the board, you will work with others to
set the direction of the organization. Board members are involved in
programs, projects and special events but also meet monthly to discuss
operational goals. An average of ten hours per month is required,
which may vary at different times of the year.
Full Moon Hikes
Be a volunteer guide for an evening hike under the
full moon. The Friends offer these popular hikes each month along various
trails throughout the park.
The Friends will be training guides on a newly-developed program
over the next month. If you have a valid first-aid certificate and are
looking to gain guiding experience or just want to get outdoors, let us know
and we can set up a training day for you.
Christmas Bird Count
Wear your boots and bring your binoculars for our annual winter bird count.
The Friends will help coordinate this special day, with treats and warm
drinks afterwards. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, December 20.
Gift Shop Assistant
The Friends of Jasper National Park gift shop raises funds for programs and
projects happening in Jasper National Park. As a gift shop assistant, you
will gain valuable experience and training in customer service, cash
operations, stock replenishment, inventory control and retail displays.
Flexible shifts (2-5 hours) are available for those interested in an ongoing
volunteering opportunity.
Newsletter Lunches
Come out to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones while helping
fold the latest issue of the Friends’ Nature Calls newsletter. Volunteers
are asked to help at a lunch hour 2-3 times throughout the year.
If you are interested in helping with any (or all) of these volunteer
opportunities, please contact Heather:
Friends of Jasper National Park
Ph (780) 852-4767 Email
volunteers@friendsofjasper.com Fx (780) 852-4799
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