HAT is always looking for volunteers in a number of roles, from removing invasive plant species to helping in the office. Some current opportunities are listed below. Please submit the Volunteer Interest Form, or call the office at 250-995-2428 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
• The "On-Call" List:
This is an email list that we use to let people know about volunteer events around the region. When we have ivy that needs pulling or ferns that need salvaging, we send out an email with details. Then you let us know if you are interested in joining us. No pressure, but you get informed about events and opportunities.
• Social Media Coordinator:
This position involves about 1-2 hours per week to keep HAT on top of Facebook, our website and any other social media that we may not know about yet! Will include talking to HAT staff about what they are up to, and updating our Facebook page and website with new information and events.
• Victoria Natural History Society Raffle Coordinator:
This position involves attending VNHS meetings one or two times a month to run the raffle. Each meeting is about 2 hours long. We supply all equipment and prizes. These raffles are to raise funds for HAT.
• Covenant Monitoring Assistant:
This position involves helping our Covenant Coordinator to monitor HAT’s covenants to ensure the natural ecosystems are protected forever. Includes 6-12 trips a year, each will take 3-4 hours. Duties will include photo point monitoring and finding survey pins. While some covenants are very accessible, others are quite rugged and require some hiking to get to.
• Green Spots Education Program:
This position involves helping write for, and put together the newsletter that is sent out 3 times a year for teachers and educators. There will also be opportunities to help with the GS project, planting gardens, working with schools to create native species outdoor classrooms, and helping lead outdoor activities and field trips.
