This funding from the Park Enhancement Fund will help volunteers participate in regional conservation and recreation projects, including facility restoration, trail construction and invasive plant control. Support is also now available for projects with a provincial scope. For more information about how to apply for this funding, go to www.bcparksvolunteers.ca.
Volunteer groups who work in BC Parks are protected even more with the new Stewardship Partners Insurance Program. Legally registered volunteer groups can now enter into five to 10 year agreements to undertake work on behalf of BC Parks. In return, all group members will be provided with liability and accident insurance when working on approved BC Parks projects. The coverage is similar to what is provided for individual volunteers.
Projects completed last year by volunteers in BC Parks include a historical trails project undertaken by UNBC Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management students and a remote beach cleanup on Vargas Island with Surfrider Foundation.
BC Parks Volunteer Strategy was developed in 2012 and has now moved into the implementation phase. The strategy was developed after consultations with volunteers, park facility operators, stakeholders and the general public to strengthen capacity within the BC Parks system and improve volunteer experience by establishing a long-term volunteer program.
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