Unique Volunteer Roles

Volunteer Internships

The Galiano Conservancy Association welcomes interns year round. Interns have the opportunity to work with all facets of the organization over the course of their placement.

  • Support our education program and learn how to show children the delights of our natural world.
  • Join a restoration project to remove other invasive species or help propagate plants in our native plant nursery.
  • Join one of our kelp mapping crews on the water.
  • Learn to grow food and propagate plants in the Nursery & Food Forest.

Let us know your interests and we will connect you with a project that you will enjoy. Contact us using the form below to learn more about how you can get involved.

Unique Volunteer Roles

Standard Internship Details

Each situation is unique, but a typical internship placement usually includes the following:

  • Commitment of 2-6 months
  • 35 hours a week, with 7 of those hours doing outdoor work at host site
  • Housing costs are paid by the Galiano Conservancy Association, with shared vehicle use available
  • Food, travel to and from Galiano and other costs of living are the responsibility of the intern

We welcome your questions and would love to work together to craft a valuable internship opportunity!

Unique Volunteer Roles

Intern Resources

Canadian Conservation Corps

  • The GCA has welcomed many interns from the CCC Program. Housing & basic living costs are covered by the program. Please note that you are not guaranteed to be able to pick your placement location.
  • Open to Canadians age 18-30

International Experience Canada

  • Visa program for non-Canadians aged 18-30 / 18-35.
  • Volunteer Internship & Working Holiday visas available.

 

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