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About the Position
Position:
1493 - Outdoor Corporate/Community Volunteering
Organization:
Position Address:
4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, Ontario
Location:
Mississauga

Goal

Have fun with your corporate/community team from 5 to 40 people as they help rehabilitate ecosystems on the Credit River Valley, within a 150-acre natural space 5 minutes west of downtown Mississauga!


Description

The Riverwood Conservancy is looking for corporate or community groups to help plant trees, remove invasive species, and create better habitats for wildlife.PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is for GROUPS, but as an individual, TAKE THE INITIATIVE and ask your co-workers and management to create a TEAM to help TRC!THIS IS A SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY: Please apply now!


Benefits

● On-site training about the day and safety protocols● All specialty tools provided for your day (must bring own closed toed shoes, hats, water bottles etc.)● Great for team-building exercises● Have fun with colleagues


Qualifications

No previous experience is required, just a willingness to work outside!Volunteers must be:- Able to walk on uneven terrain- Willing to work in light rain and/or hot weather conditions with occasionally biting insects- Willing to use tools safely- Able to listen to instructions and carry out tasks- Aware of any allergies to plants/insects and employ appropriate precautions (eg. appropriate clothing/gloves, insect repellent, 'Epipen', etc.)While not required, The Riverwood Conservancy is a charity and, as such, relies on donations. Corporations and community groups are strongly encouraged to provide a donation to help offset the costs of a conservation group event.

Min Age: 14   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Special Event commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon

FLEXIBLE: 'The Riverwood Conservancy' can accommodate half and full day events Mon to Fri, from May through October each year


Training

A group can come once or as many times as they wish to!


More Details
Areas of Interest: Environment, Education & Learning
Accessibility: Not Accessible
Ideal for: Groups



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.TheRiverwoodConservancy.org
http://Facebook.com/TheRiverwoodConservancy
https://twitter.com/yourriverwood
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-riverwood-conservancy
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFpw9PWt_xJUmHmBBj9u4eFZfaQ2akK3m


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