Volunteering
Waterton Lakes National Park
Make a difference in nature at Waterton Lakes National Park by volunteering.
Volunteer events
Join Parks Canada staff and other volunteers at scheduled events, including citizen science projects, and restoration and conservation initiatives.
Ongoing opportunities
These volunteer projects keep the park clean, beautiful and can be done on your own schedule. These projects are also available by request for families or...
Volunteer opportunities
Information to find an ongoing volunteer event or one happening soon.
Volunteer opportunities are open to everyone!
Go behind the scenes, learn something new and make a difference! Help to protect the ecological and cultural integrity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Park entry is free for registered volunteers on the days of your volunteer activities. You are responsible for your own travel, meals, and accommodations while volunteering at Waterton Lakes National Park.
Get information about new opportunities and volunteer news.
Volunteer opportunities
citizen scienceiNaturalist - Waterton Lakes National Park
When: Anytime using website or free smartphone app
hostsCampground Hosts 2024
When: Two or more weeks, May 16 through Sept. 1, 2024
Application deadline: February 21, 2024
Salamander byway maintenance
When: Friday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
citizen scienceShoreline cleanup
When: Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
stewardBusy beaver cleanup crew
When: May through September, self-directed after orientation
habitat hero restoration heroGroup volunteer projects
When: May through September
habitat heroAdopt-a-patch
When: May through September, self-directed after orientation
stewardPeace Park native plant garden
When: May through September, self-directed after orientation
Trail stewards
When: May through September
Tree transplanting
When: May through September
citizen scienceSpring flower count
When: Saturday, May 25, 8:30 a.m. to noon
citizen scienceSpring bird count
When: Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2
restoration heroWildflower and native grass seed collection
Wednesdays in July, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
citizen scienceButterfly BioBlitz
When: Friday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
habitat hero restoration heroParks Day knapweed pull (Townsite)
When: Saturday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
habitat hero restoration heroKnapweed rodeo
When: Saturday, July 27, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
restoration heroWildflower and native grass seed collection
When: Thursdays in August, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
habitat heroBurdock control
When: Friday, August 23, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
citizen scienceGreat Canadian shoreline cleanup
When: Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Season wrap-up
When: Saturday, September 7, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
restoration heroWildflower and native grass planting
When: September and October
citizen scienceChristmas bird count
Count day: Saturday, December 14
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