Forest and Nature School Volunteer

Organization Details
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:
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6239
   
Description of Duties:

Forest & Nature School Volunteer


September to June



  • Thursdays at Tetrault Park in La Broquerie, Manitoba, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

  • Tuesdays at the Weston Family Tallgrass Prairie Interpretive Centre in Stuartburn, MB, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm


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.



  • Volunteers are active during their shifts, standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, and walking

  • Outdoors for up to 2.5 hours at a time

  • Moving over uneven terrain, navigating fallen branches, hills, streams, etc.

  • Walking up to 2km a day

  • Pulling wagons or sleds

  • Tending fires

  • Building shelters and climbing trees (optional)!


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!

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Location of volunteer opportunity: Eastman
- La Broquerie
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
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2026