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Volunteer With Ocean Wise

Join us in protecting and restoring ocean health through community action, conservation, and education.

We need the ocean. The ocean needs us.

Volunteer opportunities range from administrative support, to community activators, to data analysts. Build on your passions through meaningful volunteer experiences in science, education, outreach, and conservation. Every volunteer plays an important role in protecting our ocean and engaging communities across Canada.

Whether saving whales, planting kelp or inspiring youth...the ocean needs you!

Why Volunteer with Ocean Wise?

o Gain hands-on experience
o Support conservation efforts
o Learn and develop new skills
o Connect with communities and like-minded individuals
o Participate in flexible volunteer opportunities that fit your schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, volunteers do not require previous experience. Orientation and training will be provided to members based on events. Certain roles may require certain certifications.

Ocean Wise has both remote and in-person volunteer opportunities, depending on programming needs. These can vary in the field, at events, or laboratories including the Plastics Lab.

Most volunteers do not need specific qualifications. Orientation and training will be provided for members. Certain roles, however, such as Diver, require special certifications.

Volunteers can select how many events and opportunities they would like to participate in.

Yes! Our volunteers can range from age to age, including students. Volunteer certificates regarding their hours can be distributed when requested.

Volunteer opportunities that you have been approved for will be posted on your profile in Vome, providing date, location, and additional information.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Management Team [email protected].

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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xÊ·məθkwÉ™y̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and SÉ™lÌ“ílwÉ™taÊ”/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.