Wood-Working
(Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Lake St. George Field Centre)
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Position ID: 3010 Last Modified: 01 May 2012 Last Full Update: 01 May 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactPeter Attfield, Education Technician, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - Lake St. George Field Centre; Phone: 905-773-5525; Email: pattfield@trca.on.ca
More Info Linkwww.trca-education.ca
DutiesUse an electric miter saw to saw 2" to 3" diameter wooden poles into hundreds of slices about 1/4" thick. Use a bench-top electric disc sander or belt sander to sand both sides smooth. Use an electric drill to drill a hole in each one. Work is dusty, and done outdoors on days when it's not raining. Use our tools here; or, if you prefer, use your own tools at your own home.
BenefitsIf you're interested, you can also learn about the operation of our outdoor education centre; and volunteer for other indoor or outdoor projects. Earn some other benefits after volunteering 30 hours.
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
SeasonsSpring ; Fall
Location950 Bethesda SideRd., Richmond Hill. Just east of Bayview Ave./Lake Wilcox.
AccessibilityPartially Accessible
Number of PositionsRichmond Hill: 2 individual(s)
Ages16 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDNo
Minimum Hours10
TrainingAll training provided in use of tools and safety procedures.
TransportationIt is possible, though not easy, to get here by bus. York Region Transit buses (Route 84A and Route 84C) pass about a 10-15 minute walk away, about once an hour. These buses connect with the York Region Transit "Viva" bus service on Yonge Street. If travelling by bus within York Region, check their "trip planner" at http://tripplanner.yrt.ca
Start DateOn or after 01 May 2012
Police CheckNot Required
Volunteer CategoriesEducation ; Environmental Issues ; General Help (Work From Home) ; Manual Labour
Skills/ExperienceNo experience required. Should have an interest in wood-working. Must follow our safety procedures.
Liability InsuranceAvailable
Agency Details
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Organization NameToronto and Region Conservation Authority, Lake St. George Field Centre
Address & MapBethesda SdRd
Richmond Hill, ON
 
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Mailing Addressc/o Toronto and Region Conservation 
5 Shoreham Dr 
Downsview, ON M3N 1S4
Office Phone416-661-6600
Websitewww.trca-education.ca