Youth volunteers removing invasive plants.

Park Programs

Connect with nature through a wide range of volunteer opportunities, programs and events throughout Surrey's parks. 

Parks Volunteering Opportunities

Get outdoors and discover the variety of ways you can volunteer in our beautiful Surrey parks.
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Youth volunteers removing invasive plants.
Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) volunteers at an invasive species removal event
Three volunteers at a booth with a tent.
Park Play volunteers
Volunteer removing blackberry.
Volunteer removing invasive species, Himalayan blackberry, at a Nature Work Party
Youth volunteers in a park.
Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) invasive removal event at TE Scott Park
Youth volunteer next to tree.
Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) volunteer at a tree planting event
Two volunteers next to a sign.
Park clean up volunteers at Hawthorne Park
Four volunteers with litter pickers and garbage bags next to a sign.
Park clean up volunteers at Fleetwood Park
Two kids planting shrubs at Royal Kwantlen Park.
Releaf planting event at Royal Kwantlen Park

Volunteering 

Nature Work Parties (all ages)

Help care for Surrey's urban forest by removing invasive plants and litter from our parks at Nature Work Parties. Tools and training are provided. All ages are welcome! Volunteers twelve years old and under are welcome to attend alongside a registered adult volunteer. Sign up to get involved. 

Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (ages 13-18)

Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) combines environmental stewardship and leadership in Surrey's unique urban forest. SYSS enhances our parks through hands-on restoration, education at community events, and other unique projects. Sign up to be a SYSS member or drop in to one of our upcoming events.

Urban Forestry Leader (ages 18 and up)

Urban Forestry Leaders lead other volunteers in hands-on park and tree stewardship projects, and host nature activities at environmental events around Surrey. Find out more about the application process to become an Urban Forestry Leader.

Garden Work Parties 

Join us at Garden Work Parties to help care for and maintain Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Assist head gardeners with light to moderate horticultural work. No experience is required—tools and training are provided. Sign up to volunteer. 

Programs

Releaf (all ages)

Fall Releaf is back! Drop-in tree planting events will run on Saturdays from September 24 to October 29 (excluding October 1).

School Programs

Connect your students with your local parks with new resources to help you take your learning outdoors in every season. Learn about parks school programs. 

Surrey Nature Centre

The Surrey Nature Centre offers a variety of programs for all ages including walks, talks and story time.

Environmental Extravaganza

Explore and learn about Surrey's natural environment during the Environmental Extravaganza held each year from April to June.

Park Play 

From July 4 to August 26, join us at a park near you! Park Play offers a variety of self-directed park activities and staff-led group games for you and your family to enjoy. Drop in with your family and connect through nature and play.

Student Employment Opportunities

Interested in working in parks? Please check career opportunities in December/January for summer opportunities for post-secondary students. Environmental youth opportunities can also be found with Surrey's Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) and the Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP).

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