The 'Rattray Marsh Volunteer Stewards' are the long-term caretakers of designated areas of Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. The Volunteer Stewards are responsible for invasive species monitoring and management and restoration activities within their adopted area under the guidance of Credit Valley Conservation.
● Attend key Volunteer Stewards Training workshops ● Visit the property at least 6 times per year to monitor and manage your area for invasive species (Spring, Summer and Fall) ● Be willing and able to work off-trail (off-trail work comes with several associated hazards and risks such as slippery surfaces, uneven terrain, and poison ivy) ● Work will involve physical activity such as pulling of invasive plants and shrubs ● Help restore native plant populations where needed by replanting native species ● Report any new invasive species occurrences in your area to the CVC Invasive Species Program Coordinator ● Report any invasive species which the volunteer cannot manage on their own to the CVC Invasive Species Program Coordinator ● Promptly fill out the Trail Monitoring datasheet and submit to the CVC Invasive Species Program Coordinator through an online recording system ● Hand in the Volunteer Steward Log Book at the end of the year to the CVC Invasive Species Program Coordinator ● Follow the procedures set out in the Rattray Marsh Volunteer Stewards Training Manual ● All necessary training required will be provided
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (and by no later than April 12, 2019). This is a seasonal opportunity. Click the yellow box 'Apply Now!', below.
Training Details:
1. Two hours of at home training prior to May 4th. This is for online AODA training and reading of other documents.
2. Attend full day training session on Saturday, May 4th.
3. Attend evening training session on June 5th.
Time Commitment:
Anytime
Duration:
Medium Term (4 - 6 months)
Special Event Start Date:
2019-05-04
Special Event End Date:
2019-11-29
Time Detail:
Any time during daylight hours.
Min Age:
18
Ideal for:
Individual, Newcomers, Older Adults
Location:
Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, Mississauga, ON, Canada
