Volunteer Park Ambassador Program

Volunteer Park Ambassadors are individuals who frequent a park or trail on a regular basis. They provide information to park users and report issues to the Parks Operations Department. Ambassadors also help to maintain a personal level of service in our parks, trails and open spaces by their presence, and occasionally assist in tasks such as vandalism and maintenance patrols, and provide input into the overall development and maintenance of the park. They foster positive relationships through information, education and professional role modeling and report any problems or issues. Park Ambassadors can volunteer at any park or trail that is convenient and where there is a need. The following is a list of possible parks where one can volunteer, but there also may be others.

Beaufort Park
Beban Park Participark
Bowen
Brookwood
Buttertubs Marsh
Cable Bay Trail
Chase River Estuary Park

Colliery Dam Park
Diver Lake Park
Harbourfront Walkway
Jack Point Park
Janes Park
Linley Valley Park
Lost Lake Park

Loudon Park
Maffeo Sutton Park
Neck Point Park
Northfield Nature Park
Pipers Lagoon Park
Saxer Park
Woodstream Park

VOLUNTEER PARK AMBASSADOR DUTIES INCLUDE:

A one year commitment to visit a designated park or trail on average once a week.
Checking the conditions of the park, trail or facilities and report any problems found.
Collecting small amount of garbage and deposit into garbage cans. Larger items are reported to the Parks Operations Department.
Submitting regular monthly Park Ambassador Reports.

THEY MAY ALSO INCLUDE:

Answering questions from visitors regarding City of Nanaimo parks and trails.
Educating visitors about park bylaws and report any infractions or any out of the ordinary observations.
Identifying and removing invasive plants (if training has been received).
Identifying and removing graffiti

Volunteer Park Ambassador Application Form

Preferred Park(s):

Name:

Address:

Phone number:

Age Group:

20-29 yrs

30-39 yrs

40-49 yrs

50-59 yrs

60+

Occupation: (past or present)

Date of criminal record check: (for office use)

Volunteer experience relevant to volunteering in our parks:

Skills or experience relevant to volunteering in our parks:

Name & phone number of two references: (from work or volunteer experience)

How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity?

Why do you want to volunteer in this position?

As a Park Ambassador, park visitors may approach you with questions or concerns. Do you feel you are approachable and able to communicate with our park users?

When informing park users of park bylaws you may encounter users who are rude or become angry. How comfortable are you in this situation and how would you respond?

-For Office Use-

In my role as a Volunteer Park Ambassador, I understand that my services must be in conformance with the tasks described in the volunteer position description and performed by me on a volunteer basis. I understand that my commitment to the Volunteer Park Ambassador program is for a minimum of one year, renewable upon mutual agreement. Upon completion of my involvement in this program, I will return any borrowed tools or volunteer supplies. I understand that I am identified with the City of Nanaimo at all times while wearing my Volunteer Park Ambassador Vest or working in the park and it is my responsibility to:

Be courteous in all situations with the public
Follow the guidance and decisions of the City of Nanaimo Parks Operations Department & City Bylaws
Refer all media contacts to the City of Nanaimo Parks Operations Supervisor.

By checking below, I agree to the above statement and agree to be notified of environmental stewardship events or opportunities in our community.

I agree

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVACY AND YOUR PRESENTATION

Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose.
Regular Council and Committee meetings that are open to the public are webcast using live-streaming video technology and may be recorded for video-on-demand access for subsequent viewing. By speaking at these meetings, you are consenting to disclosure of any personal information made evident through your speech or presentation materials, and acknowledging that this information may be disclosed and/or accessed outside of Canada. Personal information may include your image, name, address, and personal opinions. You are also asserting that your presentation is in compliance with the Federal Copyright Act, and grant the City of Nanaimo license to publish these materials. Individuals presenting to Council or Committees are requested to not disclose third-party information or it may be redacted.

For further information regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405 or at foi@nanaimo.ca.

Last updated: June 16, 2025

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVACY AND YOUR PRESENTATION

Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose.
Regular Council and Committee meetings that are open to the public are webcast using live-streaming video technology and may be recorded for video-on-demand access for subsequent viewing. By speaking at these meetings, you are consenting to disclosure of any personal information made evident through your speech or presentation materials, and acknowledging that this information may be disclosed and/or accessed outside of Canada. Personal information may include your image, name, address, and personal opinions. You are also asserting that your presentation is in compliance with the Federal Copyright Act, and grant the City of Nanaimo license to publish these materials. Individuals presenting to Council or Committees are requested to not disclose third-party information or it may be redacted.

For further information regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405 or at foi@nanaimo.ca.

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