Needs From: Connect Fredericton

Go with our staff on school visits and help teach kids about nature conservation in New Brunswick.

Time commitment: you will need to participate in a CPAWS organized training session about 2-3 hours; once trained, you can decide how often you can assist in the schools (sessions are 1 hour long, plus travel time to schools).

Skills needed: ability to teach a class in French, like working with children, enthusiasm, quick learner (must undergo background check).

Skills developed: get experience educating young people, learn more about nature education relevant to New Brunswick.

Helping with events and activities in parks or protected areas– help organize fun activities in
parks or information tables in the community; help promote activities to get more people to come to the
events; help us at events by co-leading activities, or helping with logistics.

Time commitment: can be occasional volunteer, or can help more long-term with organizing and promotion.

Skills needed or helpful: event organizing skills, knowledge of how to promote events or poster design skills; outdoor skills, first aid certification, moderate level of physical ability (walking, ability to be outdoors);

Skills developed: learn more about our parks and the nature opportunities they offer, socialize with others who share your interests; learn about event organizing and promotion.

As a Newsletter volunteer you will help us to get the word out about what is going on at CPAWS-NB! Tasks may include writing articles, submitting or taking photos, and helping with our chapter newsletter.

Time commitment: 5-10 hours per year

Skills needed: photography, writing or desktop publishing, interest in communications.

Skills developed: publishing, design, marketing and journalistic skills.

Help promote our activities by sharing stories, videos and photos online (Facebook, Twitter, website, etc.).

Time commitment: as much time as you want to spend online! 1-2 hours per month would help.

Skills needed: familiarity with online networking and social media.

Skills developed: you’ll be learning about our conservation programs while honing your communications and writing skills.

Go with our staff on school visits and help teach kids about nature conservation in New Brunswick.

Time commitment: you will need to participate in a CPAWS organized training session about 2-3 hours; once trained, you can decide how often you can assist in the schools (sessions are 1 hour long, plus travel time to schools).

Skills needed: like working with children, enthusiasm, quick learner (must undergo background check).

Skills developed: get experience educating young people, learn more about nature education relevant to New Brunswick.