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City of Surrey - Friends of the Forest

Nature Work Parties (All ages)

 

Join others in caring for Surrey's unique urban forest by removing invasive plants and litter from our parks. Everyone is welcome to participate - no experience is required. Tools and training provided.

There are usually 2-4 activities per month throughout the year. 

Click Nature Work Party Member below to get started!

Surrey Nature Centre Day Camp Assistant (14+)

Summer volunteer opportunities for this role will open in May 2025. If you are interested, please create a MyImpactPage account and sign up for Surrey Nature Centre Daycamp Assistant - you will be contacted by a staff member.

For more information, please contact Volunteer Resources at volunteer@surrey.ca or 604-598-5863.

Do you enjoy interacting with children? Could you inspire them to love nature? Help Day Camp Leaders with nature games, crafts, outings and other activities at the Surrey Nature Centre.

Click Surrey Nature Centre Day Camp Assistant below to find out more!

 

Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) (Ages 13-18)

 

Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) is a platform for youth to take action on environmental issues. We restore and enhance our urban forest, advocate for our environment at community events, and grow a community of young leaders who care for nature.

There are usually 2-4 activities per month throughout the year.

Click SYSS Member below to get started!

Urban Forestry Leader (Ages 18+)

* Recruitment is closed. Applications re-open July 2, 2025*

Urban Forestry Leaders lead other volunteers in hands-on park and tree stewardship projects, and host nature activities at environmental events around Surrey.

Receive training in urban ecology, plant identification, ecological restoration, nature interpretation and group instruction and supervision.

To apply, click Urban Forestry Leader below.

Fill in an application