Guided Walk Leader
(Rouge National Urban Park)
Opportunity Details: Guided Walk Leader
| Contact | Mandy Huynh, Volunteer Coordinator, Parks Canada; Email: benevolerouge-rougevolunteer@pc.gc.ca |
| Duties | Rouge National Urban Park is looking for avid volunteers who wish to connect with people by guiding them through the park’s nature trails and teaching them about the wonders of the Rouge. As a Guided Walk Leader, you will often be the first point of contact for new visitors and must provide them a safe and enjoyable walking experience. There is a diversity of trails and people who use these trails. As such, volunteer Guided Walk Leaders should be open and willing to engage with people of different walks of life, abilities and ages. As a Guided Walk Leader for the Rouge, you will:
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| More Info Link | https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/rouge/activ/benevolat-volunteer |
| Benefits | There are many benefits that volunteer Guided Walk Leaders experience as a result of their involvement in Rouge activities. In addition to helping others experience and learn about nature, Guided Walk Leaders can expect to: - Engage with public members about a topic they find exciting - Meet new people - Increase leadership and public speaking skills - Be affiliated with a professional organization |
| Clients | Visitors of the park |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Guide / Greeter ; Nature / Environment |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Skills needed - Have experience in hiking - Have an upbeat, personable and engaging attitude - Access to proper hiking equipment (shoes, rain gear, water bottle and clothing) - Have the ability to hike for up to 2.5 hours - Experience in leading groups is an asset - Standard First Aid experience is an asset - Being bilingual or multilingual is an asset |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - Minimum of 1 year |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Dates and Times | Saturday: Morning, Afternoon Sunday: Morning, Afternoon Guided walks run on the weekends and occasionally on a weekday. |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Free parking is available at all trailheads where guided walks start. Only paved trails are wheelchair accessible. |
| Location | Rouge National Urban Park |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Durham Region ; Pickering ; Uxbridge (Township of) 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is required ; Orientation and training will be provided to those who become official Guided Walk Leaders with Parks Canada at Rouge National Urban Park. |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; A car is required to be a guided walk leader because most of the trails are not near public transit. |
| Application Deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Cost | N/A |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | If you are interested, please respond to benevolerouge-rougevolunteer@pc.gc.ca with one reference and a cover letter that answers the following questions: 1. Why are you interested in becoming a Guided Walk Leader with Parks Canada? 2. What experience, if any, do you have with hiking and leading groups in an outdoor setting? 3. What other relevant work or volunteer experience do you have? 4. What topics/themes would you be able to speak on at a guided walk? 5. Is there anything else you’d like to share with us? Reliability screening will be done through the Government of Canada. |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
Agency Details: Rouge National Urban Park
| Office Phone | 416-264-2020 |
| pc.rouge.pc@canada.ca | |
| Website | www.parkscanada.gc.ca/rouge |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Parks Canada - Rouge National Urban Park PO Box 11024 105 Guildwood Pkwy Scarborough, ON M1E 1N0 |
