Forest and Nature School Volunteer - La Broquerie and Stuartburn
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| Organization Name: | The Gerhard E. Dekker Regenerative Education Centre |
| Address: | 269 David's Bay Mitchell MB R5G 2M6 |
| Website: | https://www.gerhardcenter.org/ |
| Organizational Description: | Organization Description: The Gerhard E. Dekker Regenerative Education Centre promotes community well being through learner centred, play-based and nature-based educational initiatives. We embrace a learner-centred model inspired by Forest and Nature School (FNS) pedagogy, which supports the whole person in their unique learning journey, and has at its heart relationship with the land and place-based learning. Our programming encourages artistic self expression, appreciation of and care for the natural world, and learning to look after ourselves and others well. We are committed to truth and reconciliation and include Indigenous people, language learning, books, and teachings in our programming, promoting cultural learning in a heart-centred way. Current Activities: We offer nature based programs for children, youth and adults in the Eastman Region, including weekly and bi-weekly Forest & Nature School programming in La Broquerie and Stuartburn for ages 5.5-12, a free Families & Tots nature program in Grunthal & Tourond Creek for ages 3-6 and caregivers, and free all ages nature walks at a new trail in the region each month. ABC Come Breathe With Me, an 8-week, Indigenous-led breathwork program including the 7 Sacred Teachings, is free to attend and begins in April 2026. We are currently launching a series of Indigenous-led workshops and plant walks to be integrated with current & new programming. Community / Intergenerational Forest School launches in Spring 2026 |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6239 |
| Description of Duties: | Forest & Nature School Volunteer
Volunteers over the age of 18 require clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Person Checks performed by the RCMP, and Child & Adult Abuse checks by the Province of Manitoba, for which GEDREC will cover the cost |
| Skills Required: | Volunteers must have experience caring for and being around children. Volunteers must have a love of nature and outdoor adventure! |
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| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime September to June
We ask that volunteers commit to 6 hours a month if possible. This could be two or three-hour shifts, or one full Forest School day. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Eastman - La Broquerie - Stuartburn |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Jun 30, 2026 |
