Volunteer Roles

From plantings to community events, our volunteers are always present to lend a helping hand. Our volunteers’ continued support is overwhelming and very appreciated. Without their help, we could not have achieved everything that we have!

We welcome you to explore our volunteer opportunities for ways to get involved and contribute to a greener community. Please see below for all our current volunteer positions.

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.

  • Plant trees and shrubs
  • Carry buckets of compost and mulch
  • Add tree collars

Training Required: No training required
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours at an event
Event Season: Spring and Fall
Sign-Up: Register on our events page

Aftercare Assistant

Help ensure the success of previously planted naturalization projects by caring for the plants.

  • Weeding and Mulching
  • Invasive Species Removal
  • Tree Pruning
  • Litter Clean Up

Training Required: No training required
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours at an event
Event Season: Summer
Sign-Up: Register on our events page

Photography Volunteer

Capture our events and help us share them with our community.

  • Photographing event attendees
  • Confirming that attendees have signed photo consent forms
  • Sharing photos with ReForest London Staff

Training Required: Orientation Training
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours at an event
Event Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Sign-Up: Apply to receive more information

Planting Leader

Planting Leaders lend a helping hand to less experienced volunteers and help ReForest London staff run naturalization projects.

  • Helping staff lead tree plantings & aftercare
  • Guide volunteers on proper tree planting
  • Helping with event set up and take down
  • Providing quality assurance and fixing any trees planted improperly
  • Other event help as needed

Training Required: Orientation Training & Planting Leader Training
Time Commitment: 4 Events per year
Event Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Sign-Up: Apply to receive more information

Community Tree Specialist

Community Tree Specialists lend a helping hand at Tree Giveaways to help Londoners choose trees that meet their needs.

  • Helping staff at tree giveaway events
  • Help Londoners choose the right tree
  • Helping with event set up and take down
  • Collect donations
  • Manage information collection for the Million Tree Challenge
  • Other event help as needed

Training Required: Orientation Training & Community Tree Specialist Training
Time Commitment: 2 Events per year
Event Season: Spring, Fall
Sign-Up: Apply to receive more information

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.

  • Staffing a ReForest London display
  • Helping with setup and/or take-down
  • Telling people about our programs and volunteering opportunities
  • Encouraging people to sign up for our email list and to take our flyers
  • Selling tree gifts, t-shirts or other items
  • Keeping track of money from donations and sales

Training Required: Orientation Training & Community Liaison
Time Commitment: 2 Events per year
Event Season: Year Round
Sign-Up: Apply to receive more information

Committee Member

Committee Members do the behind-the-scenes planning, working, and organizing necessary to make our organization successful.

  • Finance Committee
  • Governance Committee
  • Marketing Committee
  • Trees Committee
  • Westminster Ponds Centre Committee

Time Commitment: 8-10 meetings per year
Event Season: Year-round
Sign-Up: Apply for an open position

Office Assistant

Office Assistants help to ensure ReForest London’s databases are kept accurate and up-to-date. They assist with data entry, mailings and light organizing of supply cabinets.

  • Data entry
  • Managing information
  • Organizing cabinet space
  • Updating website content

Training Required: Orientation Training
Time Commitment: 4 shifts per year
Event Season: Year-round
Sign-Up: Apply to receive more information

Translation Volunteer

ReForest London aims to provide an accessible and inclusive environment. We need individuals who can translate documents so that non-English speaking Londoners can easily learn more about trees and ReForest London. These documents are also available on our website or at our events.

  • Help translate and proofread ReForest London materials into specified language

Training Required: No Training required
Time Commitment: Variable depending on the project
Event Season: Year-round
Sign-Up: Apply to receive more information