Rouge Park Trail Volunteers (Rouge Park)

Rouge Park Trail Volunteers
(Rouge Park)

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Position ID: 2832

Last Modified: 12 Jun 2013

Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2013

Opportunity Details

Contact

Diana Smyth, Trail Coordinator, Rouge Park; Phone: 905-713-3184; Email: hike@rougepark.com

More Info Link

www.rougepark.com/hike

Duties

As a Trail Volunteer, we have 2 opportunities:
1) Laed Walks: Plan and lead public hikes, walks and/or other outings on the Rouge Park trails to offer a variety of trail experiences covering various: audiences, distances/pacing, times of day, days of week, Rouge Park themes ie. fitness, natural heritage, cultural heritage, nature/wildlife. Present a positive, consistent image to Park visitors. Deliver Code of Conduct messaging and enforcement. Encourage visitors on you hikes/walks to come back and try other walks.

2) Amabassador: Welcoming visitors at trailheads, introducing or updating them on the Park's trails and habitat areas. Helping build an outing for visitors to best see the Park. Roam trails in pairs greeting visitors who are 'self guided'; offer navigation, interpretation, guidance for further visits. Deliver Code of Conduct messaging and enforcement. Present a positive, consistent image to Park visitors. Encourage visitors on you hikes/walks to come back and try other walks and Park events.

Benefits

With successful orientation and training, Rouge Park Trail Volunteers will gain invaluable technical and soft skills to: Increase outdoors/trail skills, both practical and leadership. Develop public speaking/personal presentation. Gain confidence in working with groups. Teach new hikers/walkers trail skills and encourage them further. Increase the ability to respond to a first aid occurrence. Be an Ambassador for Rouge Park - on and off the trail.

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning (Morning (9:30am start))
Tuesday: Morning (Morning (9:30am start))
Wednesday: Morning (Morning (9:30am start))
Thursday: Morning (Morning (9:30am start))
Friday: Morning (Morning (9:30 am start))
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon ((noon, 2pm last Saturday of month))
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon ((9:30, noon, 2pm on various Sundays))

We offer a truly unique, fun group in which to volunteer, and grow in many ways. Placement will be based on where need is greatest between the two opportunities. Both are equally rewarding and following the first year commitment, volunteers can transfer between roles if availability permits.

Seasons

Year Round

Location

Trail System in the Toronto Section of the park

Number of Positions

Markham: 20 individual(s)

Ages

18 year(s) - 75 year(s)

Minimum Hours

3 / Day

Commitment Length

Long Term ; Long Term; One year minimum commitment. Commit to minimum of 1 shift per month, 2 if possible. Special/private outings may be requested. Attend Leader meetings for development and communications.

Training

Orientation - Rouge Park Trails ; Hike Ontario Safe Hiking Program, Hike Ontario Certified Hike Leader, Rouge Park Interpretation, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Transportation

On Bus Route ; On Bus Route ; Car would be an asset to have for certain trailheads.

Interaction Level

You would interact directly with the public, and be self-supervised on the trail.

Start Date

On or after 15 Feb 2011

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Environmental Issues ; Tour Guide ; Wilderness

Skills/Experience

Walker, Leader, Docent, guided interpretation or teacher, enthusiastic, inviting, inspiring, supportive, sharing and personable, public presentation. phyically fit. You will carry a backpack that accomodates your personal items as well as a first aid kit and emergnecy shelter. You will outfit yourself with the proper gear and clothing for the weather and the season. Some gear and clothing will be supplied.

Liability Insurance

Available

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