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Protect the Land you Love... Volunteer with Kawartha Land Trust

Make a Difference on the Landscape

At Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) our volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do.

KLT’s community of volunteers helps to ensure we advance our mission to care for lands entrusted to us and help protect land in the Kawarthas.

We feel fortunate to have a large, enthusiastic, and dedicated volunteer base with a range of talents to help KLT accomplish our land protection and stewardship goals, engage the wider community in support of our mission, and provide excellent governance and strategic oversight as board directors and trustees.

When you share your time and talents as a volunteer, you will have the chance to connect with other passionate individuals to achieve great things together!

VOLUNTEER PERKS

As a KLT Volunteer, you’ll get access to exclusive perks including:
– Volunteer-only events like trainings, appreciation gatherings, and field days
– Hands-on experience in the conservation field
– Opportunities to learn from experienced staff and other passionate volunteers
– Flexibility to participate in ways that suit your interests and availability
– KLT swag including t-shirts, hats, and stickers

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer Opportunities

Various exciting volunteer opportunities are available with Kawartha Land Trust in land stewardship, land securement, communications, development and office administration. Whatever your skills and interests, we could use your help!

We need your help and expertise with...

Land Stewardship

  • Trail maintenance
  • Land clean-up
  • Habitat construction and enhancement
  • Invasive species removal
  • Tree planting
  • Site visits
  • Monitoring properties

Land Securement

  • Data collection
  • GIS and mapping
  • Conducting research
  • Site inventories

Development

  • Development communications
  • Fundraising

Communications & Admin

  • Community outreach activities
  • Event planning
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Writing articles
  • General office administration assistance

Become a Volunteer

Please complete the form below with details of your preferred position and area you’re interested in volunteering. Thank you for considering a gift of time to KLT.

OUR VOLUNTEER

Philosophy of Involvement

We encourage the teamwork of volunteers and staff so that we can offer our community an enhanced quality of life in the Kawarthas by conserving the natural environment together. Volunteers contribute their unique talents, skills, and knowledge to assist staff and advance our mission.

Protect the Land

Contribute to something meaningful by helping us protect the land you love.

Boost Awareness

Share Kawartha Land Trust's mission to protect natural and working lands with the wider community.

Meet New People

Spend time with like-minded people and work together to achieve goals.

PROTECT THE LAND YOU LOVE

Call for Expressions of Interest: Trustees

KLT staff, board members and trustees at 2022 AGM

Frequently Asked Questions

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