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Join us in making a difference to protect local nature and to create a cleaner, greener more environmentally responsible Burlington. 

Our rewarding volunteer offerings include serving as outreach and waste ambassadors at local events and festivals, assistance with habitat stewardship projects, and other impactful activities to support the community and help the planet locally.   

Please join our volunteer mailing list by completing our handy sign up form.

And if you’re 14-24 years of age, be sure to get involved with our popular BGYN (BurlingtonGreen Youth Network).

We can’t wait to see you!

Not on our e-news list yet? Stay up to date with upcoming volunteer opportunities by signing up to receive our popular monthly e-newsletter!

Questions? Please reach out to us.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Please note that BurlingtonGreen volunteer opportunities are available to those 14+ years of age. A completed, signed and returned BurlingtonGreen waiver is required before volunteering with us.

calling all creatives!

 

We invite community members, groups, and families to create nature-inspired messages and artworks to be shared with local vulnerable older adults! Learn more about this at-home volunteer opportunity for all ages to show our care for older adults facing loss of social connections due to Covid.

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Please note that the community’s health and safety is of utmost importance to us, please follow Halton COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety and those around you prior to joining us for volunteer activities. ​
BurlingtonGreen is a mask-friendly space and encourages masks at our activities.  

More opportunites to get involved:

 

and participate in our flagship dual-component Clean Up Green Up , every year from April through to October!

sHINING STARS!

There are many ways individuals, groups and businesses are making a positive difference right here in Burlington. Get inspired by checking out out our community spotlights. 

And BurlingtonGreen is thrilled to recognize our amazing volunteers for very special awards.

Their dedication and passion caring for the environment and well-being of the community shone through, even during the challenging year due to the pandemic. We are tremendously fortunate and grateful for their many valued contributions as we work together to protect nature, mitigate climate change, and to create a healthier, more environmentally responsible Burlington.

Congratulations to the following 2022 nominees and recipients:

Tess Christie – BurlingtonGreen Board Member, recipient of Minister Gould’s Volunteer Appreciation Award 2022

Brian Ellis – BurlingtonGreen Board Member and Corporate Secretary, nominated for Volunteer Halton’s Cheers to Volunteers Awards 2022

Victoria De Iuliis – BurlingtonGreen Youth Network volunteer, ​recipient of Minister Gould’s Volunteer Appreciation Award 2022

Scott Kirby – BurlingtonGreen Advocacy Team volunteer and Burlington Community Climate Action Hub Founding member, nominated for Volunteer Halton’s Cheers to Volunteers Awards 2022

Ken Lowe – BurlingtonGreen Board Member, nominated for Volunteer Halton’s Cheers to Volunteers Awards 2022

Saihaj Shoker – BurlingtonGreen Youth Network volunteer, nominated for Volunteer Halton’s Cheers to Volunteers Awards 2022

Dave Tourchin – BurlingtonGreen Nature-Friendly Burlington volunteer providing “Dave’s Feathered Friends”, nominated for Volunteer Halton’s Cheers to Volunteers Awards 2022

And congratulations to the following 2021 nominees and recipients:

 

Jacklyn Cunningham – BurlingtonGreen Youth Network volunteer, nominated for an Ontario Volunteer Service Award

Jane Jenner – BurlingtonGreen Advocacy Team volunteer, nominated for an Ontario Volunteer Service Award

Nicole Mark – BurlingtonGreen President of the Board, recipient of Minister Gould’s Volunteer Appreciation Award

Anna Pautler – BurlingtonGreen Advocacy Team volunteer, nominated for the Halton Volunteer Impact Award

Lisbeth Spahn – BurlingtonGreen Youth Network member, recipient of Minister Gould’s Volunteer Appreciation Award

Haidi Wu – BurlingtonGreen Youth Network volunteer, nominated for an Ontario Volunteer Service Award

We are tremendously grateful to all of our wonderful volunteers. Together we truly do make a difference!

 
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BurlingtonGreen’s work with volunteers and the community is possible with financial support from the community. Thank you to everyone who has donated to protect local nature, amplify local voices and empower local youth – for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future together!

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As stewards of the earth, we have the responsibility to honour and respect the four directions, land, waters, plants, animals, and all of the wonderful elements of creation that exist.

We honour all the First Nation, Métis and Inuit people who have been living on the land since time immemorial and we recognize their leadership in protecting and caring for Mother Earth.

In Burlington, our work with the community takes place within the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, represented by Treaty 14 and 19 and on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg (Ah-nish-in-nah-beg), Attawandaron (At-tah-wahn-da-ron), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-oh-sho-nee) and Metis peoples.

We honour these rightful caretakers of this sacred land surrounding the Great Lakes, and we are grateful for their teachings.

We encourage everyone to continually learn from and about the Indigenous community where you live, and how we can each meaningfully honour the calls to action for Truth and Reconciliation.

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