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City of Surrey - Friends of the Forest
The Friends of the Forest program brings people together to care for and protect Surrey’s natural spaces. Volunteers work alongside staff and community partners to make a positive impact through activities such as planting native plants, removing invasive species, and taking part in stewardship events.
Whether working hands-on in nature or helping connect the community to the environment, volunteers play an important role in keeping our ecosystems healthy for future generations.
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 2026 volunteer opportunities for this role are closed - if you have applied, you will be contacted by a staff member. Next volunteer opportunities will open in February 2027 for spring break volunteering.
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!
For more information, please contact Volunteer Resources at volunteer@surrey.ca or 604-598-5863.
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+)
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.
City of Surrey - Our City
The Our City Volunteer Program provides opportunities for residents to beautify and uplift their neighbourhoods through community-led initiatives.
Volunteers can participate by completing self-led neighbourhood clean-ups on their own schedule or joining seasonal staff-organized community clean-ups. There are also volunteer opportunities as Event Assistants to support neighbourhood outreach activities throughout the summer months.
Our City Neighbourhood Cleanup (All Ages)
A clean neighbourhood is a happy neighbourhood! Join the Neighbourhood Cleanup program to help keep our city clean and beautiful. You can participate by cleaning up your neighbourhood on your own time, and by joining group cleanups during the summer months at selected dates and locations. Make a positive impact and be part of the many volunteers working together to keep Surrey clean and beautiful!
City of Surrey - Partners in Parks
Volunteer with us and you will help care for Surrey’s park spaces, support vibrant park events, and deliver engaging programs that connect people with their shared park spaces. From park clean-ups and featured garden maintenance to assisting at signature events and summer programs, our volunteers make a meaningful impact in creating welcoming, active, and healthy parks.
Garden Work Parties (Ages 16+)
Join our Head Gardeners in the care and maintenance of Surrey's beautiful feature and display gardens. Learn various skills including pruning, weeding, labelling, and more! Everyone is welcome to participate - no experience is required. Tools and training provided.
Please note: Garden Work Party shifts will be posted 1 month before each Garden Work Party.
Click on Garden Work Party Member below to get started!
Park Care Team (All ages)
Surrey is a big city, and it takes everyone working together to keep it clean and beautiful.
Park Cleanup events are held over spring break and throughout the summer.
Click on an activity below to get started!
Parks Event Assistants (Ages 16+)
Bear Creek Lights Event Assistant
*In order to participate in this activity, you may be required to obtain a new Police Information Check.*
Click on Bear Creek Lights Assistant below to LEARN MORE!
