Original job description
Vancouver BC Jobs
Hiring: Environmental Canvassers – Ancient Forest Protection
Organization: Ancient Forest Alliance
Location: Greater Vancouver, BC
Looking for your first environmental job?
Build paid experience in environmental advocacy, public engagement and nonprofit fundraising through Environmental Canvassing for the Ancient Forest Alliance.
About Ancient Forest Alliance
The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charity dedicated to protecting endangered old-growth forests in BC and ensuring a swift transition to a sustainable, value-added second-growth forest industry.
Since our founding in 2010, AFA has brought old-growth forest protection into the spotlight through compelling photography, public outreach, and solutions-focused advocacy campaigns. Today, we are BC’s leading organization working to protect ancient forests.
Position Overview
Applications are being accepted to join the Ancient Forest Alliance’s Vancouver canvassing team.
You will spend your shift talking with people in Vancouver neighbourhoods about old-growth forest protection, building public support and raising funds for the campaign. You will gain valuable career-building experience while honing your grassroots communications, outreach, and fundraising skills.
Pay: $114.30 / 4.5-hour shift + performance bonuses
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4:00-4:30 to 8:30 – 9 pm, including 3 hours of canvassing
Schedule: 2 to 4 shifts/week; flexible for post-secondary students.
Location: Vancouver neighbourhoods; bus, walk, and bike-accessible areas.
Meet-ups: Before and after canvassing for ongoing training and support.
Skills: Enthusiastic, self-motivated, attention to detail, excellent verbal communication.
No canvassing or fundraising experience is required - we provide paid training and ongoing support, working within a team of fun, supportive, like-minded environmentalists.
Apply now: [Application form here]
or email the Canvass Director in Vancouver: vancanvass@ancientforestalliance.org
Ancient Forest Alliance provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and welcomes diverse, conservation-minded members of our community to apply.
AFA’s campaigns are powered by grassroots outreach and fundraising. Our stellar door-to-door canvassers play an integral role in building the public support and awareness needed to protect old-growth forests in BC.
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