In 2018, ReForest London volunteers contributed over 10,000 hours of service to our programs. From plantings to community events, our volunteers were always present to lend a helping hand. Our volunteers' continued support is over-elm-ing!

We welcome you to explore our volunteer opportunities. There are many ways for you to get involved and contribute to a greener community. Below are all our current and past volunteer positions. Click on the role for more information about the position.

Featured Volunteer Role

	Community Liaison Community Liaisons represent ReForest London at community booths, where they pass on information to individuals, hand out seedlings and sell our promotional items.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation    Community Liaison Training	Opportunity Availability Year Round View Full Role Description

 
Volunteer Roles

	Tree Planter Volunteer with ReForest London to help plant thousands of native trees and shrubs in parks and natural areas in the spring and fall.
	Training                            No training required.	Opportunity Availability Spring, Fall View Full Role Description

	Tree Aftercare Assistant Help care for trees to ensure the success of a naturalization projects by weeding, mulching and more.
	Training                            No training required.	Opportunity Availability Summer View Full Role Description

	Tree Specialist Tree Specialists lend a helping hand to less experienced volunteers and help ReForest London staff run naturalization projects.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation    Tree Specialist Training	Opportunity Availability Spring, Summer, Fall View Full Role Description

	Community Liaison Community Liaisons represent ReForest London at community booths, where they pass on information to individuals, hand out seedlings and sell our promotional items.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation    Community Liaison Training	Opportunity Availability Year Round View Full Role Description

	Storyteller We seek individuals to attend our events and write stories about the details of the event and take pictures.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation	Opportunity Availability Year Round View Full Role Description

	Translator We seek volunteers to help us with the translation and proofreading of documents in order to reach diverse members of the London community.
	Training                           No training required.	Opportunity Availability Year Round View Full Role Description

	Transportation Specialist We are recruiting volunteers who are able to drive a truck and would be willing to help us with transporting materials for events.
	Training                            No training required	Opportunity Availability Spring, summer and fall View Full Role Description

	Office Assistant We require assistance with data entry, mailing, research, light organizing of supplies and other tasks as needed.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation	Opportunity Availability Year Round View Full Role Description

	Committee Member Committee members do the behind-the-scenes planning, working, and organizing necessary to make our organization successful.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation	Opportunity Availability Year Round View Full Role Description

	Tree Mascot We need friendly people to wear our tree mascot costume at festivals and community events.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation	Opportunity Availability Year Round - Occasional View Full Role Description

	Tree Teacher Tree Teachers are ReForest London's speakers bureau. Tree Teachers visit community groups and schools to speak about Native Trees, the Emerald Ash Borer, and the Importance of Trees.
	Training                            ReForest London Orientation Tree Teacher Training	Opportunity Availability Year Round - Occasional View Full Role Description

	Canvass Lead - Inactive The Canvass Lead will be responsible for assisting with pre and post canvassing of neighbourhoods targeted by the Neighbourhood ReLeaf program.
	Training                            No training required	Opportunity Availability Not currently available View Full Role Description

	Canvasser - Inactive Canvassers are volunteers that distribute promotional material for our programs across the city.
	Training                           No training required	Opportunity Availability Not currently available View Full Role Description

Volunteer Roles (PDF Version)

• Tree Planter
• Tree Aftercare Assistant 
• Tree Specialist
• Community Liaison
• Tree Teacher
• Canvass Lead
• Canvasser
• Storyteller
• Translator
• Transportation Specialist 
• Office Assistant
• Committee Member
• Tree Mascot

Next Training Dates are available on our Training Page. You must take ReForest London Volunteer Orientation in order to become a volunteer (except for the roles of tree planting or aftercare).