The City of Surrey's event listing says the Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad has a volunteer session at Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve Park on Wednesday, July 29.
The program is listed for youth aged 13 to 18. The useful decision is whether to pre-register now for the next listed date, because the City page marks the July 29 and Aug. 11 sessions as requiring pre-registration.
Where and when
The next future date on the City page is Stewardship as Community Care on Wednesday, July 29. It runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve Park, 9016 164 St.
The page says pre-registration is required for that session. It also lists a later Beyond the Garden Gate session on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Darts Hill Garden Park, 1633 170 St.
What volunteers may do
Surrey describes the program as park volunteering with other youth. The City says volunteers may help remove invasive plants, plant trees and shrubs, clean up litter, and enhance habitat in Surrey parks.
The listing says tools and training are provided. It also says no experience is required.
For families comparing nearby park volunteering, Burnaby also has summer park stewardship volunteer dates listed in July.
Before heading out
The City's practical notes are straightforward:
- Dress for the weather and bring water.
- Look for Surrey Parks tents and staff when arriving.
- Check for weather changes, because programs may be cancelled due to extreme weather.
- Email ahead for groups over five, because the City asks larger groups to contact staff at least one week in advance.
Registration note
The City links to a Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad sign-up page for registered volunteers. It says additional opportunities are shared online for registered volunteers, and the sign-up page can be used to stay up to date and track volunteer hours.
The practical next step is to check the City listing, confirm the session is still running, and use the linked sign-up page before planning around the July 29 or Aug. 11 date.
