Volunteer with Green Venture!

Green Venture offers an excellent opportunity for people of any age to get involved.  The benefits of volunteering with our community organization are:

  • Self-fulfillment!
  • Valuable experience to give your next resume or job interview a boost
  • Insight into the exciting and dynamic world of Environmental Education and non-profit organizations
  • Contribution to the community and to sustainable development in the Greater Hamilton Area
  • High School Students can gain your 40 hours of community service towards your Ontario Secondary School Diploma

All of our volunteer work requires some paperwork (volunteer application, job description sign-off, training in Green Venture programs where applicable) and possibly, a police check.

To receive regular updates on Green Venture’s volunteer opportunities, please subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter.

Group Volunteering

If you have a group of more than 5 people who want to volunteer, please complete this form.

Ready to make a difference? Here are some exciting volunteer opportunities your group can join.

Group volunteering form

Read more about our upcoming volunteers and if you’re interested, click one to sign-up.

One-Time Volunteer Opportunities

Stewardship at Niwas​a Kendaaswin Teg /McQuesten Urban Farm

When: Tue, August 6, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Where: Niwas​a Kendaaswin Teg /McQuesten Urban Farm, 785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6 Open Volunteer Spots: 14

Join us from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 6th as we join with our partners Niwas​a Kendaaswin Teg /McQuesten Urban Farm for some seasonal stewardship on their farm. Seasonal tasks include: weeding, planting and harvesting. What to Bring / Wear: Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Bring a reusable…Find Out More

Rain Garden Creation at Westinghouse

When: Thu, September 5, 2024 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Where: Westinghouse, 286 Sanford Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 6A1 Open Volunteer Spots: 8

Join us from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM on Thursday, September 5th as we plant a new rain garden at Westinghouse! Tasks include native species planting, cultivating, and weeding. This is a great opportunity for youth looking to gain extra community hours.  What to Bring / Wear: Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and long…Find Out More

Flexible Volunteer Opportunities

Sunday Stewardship Strolls on Barton

When: Every Other Sunday from 10:00-11:30am. Starting Sunday, June 2. Where: 342 Barton St E., Hamilton, ON L8L 2X7 Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

Join us for one or all of our biweekly Stewardship Strolls starting Sunday, June 2 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Upcoming Stewardship Dates: July 28, August 11. Our Sunday Stewardship Strolls invite everyone to explore the beautiful native gardens, stay active, and keep Barton St. blooming! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply enjoy being…Find Out More

EcoHouse Stewardship: Weekly Days

When: Every Wednesday from 10:00am – 11:30am Where: Eco House, 22 Veevers Drive,, Hamilton, ON L8K 5P5 Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

Green Gardening Volunteer Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside, learn about gardening, or just try something new? Our EcoHouse is 2 acres of native plant gardens, rain gardens, a community vegetable garden, demonstration eco-lawn patches, permeable pavers and more. These grounds require a lot of maintenance and upkeep! Our green gardening volunteers…Find Out More

EcoHouse Stewardship: Weekly Evenings

When: Every Tuesday from 5:00 – 6:00pm Where: Eco House, 22 Veevers Drive,, Hamilton, ON L8K 5P5 Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

Green Gardening Volunteer Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside, learn about gardening, or try something new? Our EcoHouse is 2 acres of native plant gardens, rain gardens, a community vegetable garden, demonstration eco-lawn patches, permeable pavers, and more. These grounds require a lot of maintenance and upkeep! Our green gardening volunteers assist…Find Out More

Catch Basin Ambassador

When: You pick a date and time to visit a location Where: Around the City, Hamilton, ON Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

  A catch basin is installed for drainage and is part of a city’s stormwater infrastructure. It collects stormwater runoff and is connected to the sewer system in a combined system or specifically to storm sewers that flow directly into the waterway. If there is too much debris or sediment in the sump it may…Find Out More

Stewardship at Green Spaces on Barton St

When: You pick a date and time to visit a location Where: Barton St E, Hamilton, ON Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

You pick your own hours! Green Venture worked with community members across the city to plant gardens and now they need to be maintained. Volunteers are in charge of watering, weeding and maintaining these green spaces. Green Venture will provide supplies and instructions so volunteers know where to go and what to do. Pick location…Find Out More

YouthQuake

When: The second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6:00PM Where: EcoHouse, 22 Veevers Dr., Hamilton, ON L8K 5P7 Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

Join our twice monthly, drop-in, virtual and in person YouthQuake meetings for eco conversations open to all Hamilton youth ages 14-24. Recent topics have included waste, consumerism, fast fashion, food choices, and more. The conversations are youth-led, and guided by Green Venture staff; with the occasional opportunity for guest speakers in the environmental field to share…Find Out More

 

Board Member Opportunities:

Director position

Green Venture’s Board of Directors is currently seeking a new member to help provide strategic and operational direction for the organization. For more information, see the position description on our Team page.