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2018 Lynde Creek Watershed BioBlitz Volunteer Information

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Outline of Volunteer Participation
  • Able to commit a minimum of one 4-hour shift* during the weekend (2-day) event. Time slots listed below. *shift times may vary
  • All volunteers will receive breaks relative to shift lengths
  • Volunteers are required to communicate shift changes, roles, and other questions or concerns regarding their duties with the Volunteer Coordinator (Stacey Kerr)
  • The Volunteer Coordinator is your point of contact on the day of  the event when assisting with any issues such as supplies, late-arrivals, cancellations, or first-aid
  • This is a two-day event, if your availability changes, you must notify us as soon as possible so that someone else can fill your shift
  • Volunteers that are under the age of 18 must contact info@ontariobioblitz.ca to confirm permission of participation by a parent or guardian.
 
Skills and abilities requested of volunteers*
  • Good customer service, comfortable approaching and talking to new people
  • Work well in both fast-paced and quiet environments
  • Able to sit or stand for long stretches of time
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy to check-in and register participants
  • Able to walk on uneven terrain for 30+ minutes
  • Able to comfortably lift 25lbs (setting up tables, carrying boxes of t-shirts) is strongly recommended
  • Knowledge of, and willingness to learn about the Ontario BioBlitz program
  • Access to a mobile phone for communication with Volunteer Coordinator and volunteer team the day of the event is a strong asset
*Exceptions for persons with disabilities or special needs who would like to volunteer can be accommodated - please contact the volunteer coordinators if you require accommodation.

Volunteer perks
  • FREE 2018 Ontario BioBlitz t-shirt
  • FREE MyScope stick-on smartphone Macro lens (for taking close-up photos or turning your phone into a microscope!)
  • FREE FOOD! – pizza Saturday evening, breakfast Sunday morning, BBQ lunch Sunday afternoon
  • FREE Camping with Intensive and Guided Ontario BioBlitz participants on-site at Heber Down Conservation Area
  • Ontario BioBlitz volunteer button (exclusive to logistics volunteers!)
  • Volunteer hours for high school students
  • Opportunity to join at least one Guided Blitz walk or workshop, and assist the leader with crowd control if needed
  • Personalized digital certificate of your volunteer contribution at this event available upon request ​

BioBlitz Volunteer Roles by Location

HEBER DOWN CONSERVATION AREA - 500 Lyndebrook Rd, Whitby (Base Camp)
Hours of Operation:
8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday May 12
5:30 am - 3:00 pm Sunday May 13
 
Registration / Info Station Volunteers
  • Information Handout distribution
  • T-shirt and “Swag” distribution (ONLY FREE FOR INTENSIVE + VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS - GUIDED MUST PURCHASE)
  • Check-in for Intensive Blitz scientists
  • Check-in for Guided Blitz participants
  • Waiver signing
  • Serve as an “Info Booth” to provide public & registrants information post event opening ceremony
  • Assist with setup and takedown of station as needed, and other tasks as assigned
 
Wayfinding & Parking Assistant
  • Equipment: Safety Vests supplied; radios for communicating between parking stations and Base Camp provided.
  • Assist with parking management and directing car traffic at parking areas - North Lot (5000 Cochrane St) and if necessary, overflow lot.
  • Short shifts at South Gate to assist with allowing shuttle bus entry and exit, redirecting public traffic to upper parking lot, and allowing passage of different festival entities like live animal crews.
  • Provide general direction, guidance, and answer questions around Base Camp to incoming scientists, guided blitz participants and the general public
  • Direct foot traffic to different stations at the event. i.e. trail to North Parking lot, Guided Blitz Walks Meeting Location, Festival, restrooms, Guided Blitz workshops, etc.
  • Assisting with shuttle arrivals and departures
  • Assist with setup and takedown of event as needed, and other tasks as assigned
 
Festival Assistant
  • Greet, clicker count and orient visitors entering the Public Festival area
  • Distribution of festival maps
  • Line management for kids activities & food truck stations
  • Serve as attendants at bike charging station
  • Assist partner organizations with table/tent setup and takedown, and other tasks as assigned
 
Miscellaneous Tasks / Runner
  • Assist with setup and take down at the beginning of the event Saturday Morning, and Takedown after the BBQ Sunday afternoon
  • Assist festival booth organizations and other volunteers with loading and unloading vehicles as required
  • As a “Runner”, assist break coverages during rotations at various stations in base camp
  • Other tasks as assigned

2018 Volunteer Shift Time Slots

SATURDAY MAY 12
8:00AM - 12:00PM
11:30AM - 3:30PM
3:00PM - 7:00PM
​6:00PM - 10:00PM
SUNDAY MAY 12
7:30AM - 11:30PM
11:00AM - 3:00PM

Additional Volunteer Information

2018_ontario_bioblitz_volunteer_package_-_final.pdf
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  • About
    • About Us
    • Full-Scale BioBlitz Participant Roles
    • Sponsors
  • Events
    • 2019 BioBlitzes
    • Past BioBlitz Events in Ontario
  • Data
  • History
    • BioBlitz Canada >
      • 2017 BioBlitz Canada 150 >
        • Rouge National Urban Park Flagship BioBlitz >
          • Guided Blitz Information
          • Base Camp Festival
          • 2017 BioBlitz Volunteers
        • Trout Bay Intensive Science BioBlitz
      • 2016 Canadian BioBlitzes
    • 2018 Durham Region BioBlitzes >
      • May 11-13 Lynde Creek Watershed
      • Sept 21-23 Duffins Creek Watershed >
        • 2018 Duffins Creek Watershed Info Packages
    • 2016 Credit River Watershed
    • 2015 Don River Watershed
    • 2014 Humber River Watershed
    • 2013 Rouge Park
    • 2012 Rouge Park
  • Resources
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Publications
    • Protocol Guide
  • Contact