Nature Canada is the oldest national nature conservation charity in Canada. For over 85 years, we’ve helped protect over 110 million acres of parks and wildlife areas in Canada and the countless species that depend on this habitat. Today, we represent a network of over 175,000 members and supporters, and more than 1,200 nature organizations in every province across Canada.

Nature Canada’s mission is to protect and conserve nature in Canada by engaging Canadians and by advocating on behalf of nature. Volunteers are an integral part of protecting Canada’s green spaces, and every minute donated by volunteers contributes to positive change for nature in Canada.

Department

Development

Position Title

Volunteer

Position Description

Nature Canada is looking for volunteer support for our fundraising team! The volunteer will assist with data entry, mailings, and tax receipting for our donors. This position is in-office at our downtown Ottawa location.

Timeframe: Part-time Temporary

Volunteers are asked to commit to a 2-to-4-hour shift in-office once a week.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate should have some experience working with computers, databases and Google Drive. The applicant will need to be able to work in a small but dynamic and fast-moving work environment.

Benefits

Volunteers will build their resume and gain experience working at a national environmental non-profit, learning transferable professional skills in data entry, office administration, computer software and donor communication.

To Apply

Interested individuals should send a résumé and a cover letter describing their interest in the position, how their past experience will be an asset, and how this position will help them toward reaching their professional goals to: Chloe Vanderkuip at cvanderkuip@naturecanada.ca by November 19th.

No calls please. We thank all candidates for their interest, but we will only contact those selected for an interview.

We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups. Nature Canada is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and intimidation where everyone can participate safely, freely and confidently.