Volunteering
Waterton Lakes National Park encourages local residents and visitors to experience the park first-hand through volunteer opportunities.
Programs in Waterton provide a range of opportunities for visitors of all group sizes and ages to become directly involved with park protection.
By volunteering, you can personally connect to Waterton by taking an active role to protect the ecological and cultural integrity of the park, while gaining in-depth knowledge of the species found here and the issues facing them.
Get behind the scenes, learn something new and make a difference. There are lots of ways you can volunteer, here are just a few:
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Thanks to all the volunteers who contributed to another successful season of projects in Waterton Lakes National Park. Our volunteer program is finished for 2011 and will pick-up again in the spring of 2012.
Special Events
Do you enjoy working with people? Do you like being where the action is? Consider volunteering for one of our special events in Waterton. Every year we look for interested volunteers to fill roles such as traffic control, face painters and other tasks. If you have a particular talent for having fun you could be our wonderful mascot, Parka. Volunteering for special events gives you the opportunity to interact with others and participate in a dynamic atmosphere. Shift lengths for various tasks are approximately hours and you and your family will be provided with free entry to the park. We have the following special events for 2012:
- July 1 – Canada Day
- July 21 – Parks Day
- September 29 – Ride the Red Rock
For more information email our
Visitor Experience Product Development Officer or phone (403)-859-5167.
Partners in Conservation
Parks Canada in Waterton Lakes National Park works with regional partners on issues that range beyond the borders of our respective jurisdictions. Working to restore the health of ecosystems requires cooperation and coordination.