Why Volunteer with the SCCA?
Your contribution as a volunteer can help ensure the survival of biodiversity on the Sunshine Coast. By volunteering with the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), you can assist in conserving land and marine areas from Howe Sound to Bute Inlet.
Join a community of conservation advocates who, like you, care about preserving our precious species, natural landscapes, and ocean environments.
Get to know our fantastic volunteers: learn about what they do, why they do it, and the rewards and benefits of their experiences.
Read on to discover our current volunteer opportunities.
Meet our Volunteers
Meet our Volunteer – Maggie Kalve-Guzzi
There’s something special about volunteering that transforms both the volunteer and the community. For over a decade, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) has been fortunate to have dedicated volunteers like Maggie Kalve-Guzzi, whose warmth and enthusiasm have helped shape our conservation efforts. Whether engaging with visitors at community events or participating in hands-on environmental […]
Ocean Festival Gratitude 💙
The 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival was a true community celebration — a week of ocean storytelling, learning, and connection made possible by an extraordinary collective effort. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dozens of contributors who brought the 2025 Festival to life: Our talented film festival programmer, website designer, and graphic artist, Billie […]
Under Our Feet and In Our Forests – BioBlitz 2025
This November, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is teaming up with the Loon Foundation for the annual Sunshine Coast BioBlitz; a week-long celebration of biodiversity and citizen science. From forests to foreshore, this event invites the community to explore, observe, and connect with the extraordinary ecosystems that make the Sunshine Coast so unique. Event […]
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Events Support
We host annual events you may have already attended, such as the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival or a candidates' meeting during election cycles. You may also have visited the SCCA booth at community events like Earth Day, Syiyaya Days or a Labour Day Picnic.
- These events provide a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people who share your passion for conservation and biodiversity while also helping to recruit new members and volunteers.
- The time commitment is minimal—you can volunteer for just an hour or stay for the entire event, which typically lasts about three hours. This is a great chance to connect with others in your community and demonstrate how important conservation is to you and the SCCA. You’ll be showcasing our successes!
- You do not need to be an expert in all aspects of SCCA’s work. The key is to show your passion for conservation and your support for our initiatives and to be ready to share that with others. Your involvement can help us expand our network of supporters.
- If you’d like, we offer volunteers a brief orientation session that outlines some of our successful projects so that you can become more familiar with our work. Feel free to bring a friend to the orientation or to join us at an event!
To sign up as a volunteer, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page or email volunteer@thescca.ca for more information.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
The articles below each mention opportunities to engage in volunteer work with the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association in the coming month. Come collaborate with us on the important work for preserving biodiversity on the Sunshine Coast for future generations!
World Water Day
From the taps in our homes to the rivers that sustain our communities, fresh water fuels everything we value—our health, our food, our economy, and our future.
This World Water Day, let’s celebrate and defend BC’s most precious resource.
Introducing the Salish Sea
Glaciers, earthquakes, and invisible plankton! Discover the powerful forces—both massive and microscopic—that shape the Salish Sea in this eye-opening kickoff to the Wonders of the Salish Sea 2025 speaker series.
Ecosystems: Deep to Shallow
Explore the deep currents and resilient shoreline species that keep the Salish Sea alive. From invisible flows to tidepool creatures—this session reveals the beauty of life from ocean depths to shore.
Continually Swimming: Hope and Sharks
Success stories, shark tales, and a splash of hope—this week’s session will recharge your environmental spirit and teach you how to be a hero for the Salish Sea.
Webs of Life
Herring, salmon, and sea lions all share a thread in the web of life. This powerful finale explores marine food chains, ecological recovery, and what it’s like to live on a wild island sanctuary.
Part Two: The Future of Sechelt OCP Process
Join the second drop-in workshop for Sechelt’s OCP update on April 10. Share your input on housing, transit, infrastructure, and the places that matter most. This is your chance to help shape the future of Sechelt’s land use and environmental planning.
Canadian Federal Election Voting Day
On April 28, 2025, Canadians will head to the polls to vote in the federal election. This election will be pivotal in shaping the future of our communities and deciding the fate of the natural environment.
Federal Election Candidates Meeting on the Environment & Climate Crisis
The climate can’t wait. Join us April 9 in Roberts Creek to hear where federal candidates stand on the environment and climate crisis. Ask questions, get answers, and be part of the movement for change.
Native Plant Planting & Ivy Removal at Roberts Creek Estuary
Roll up your sleeves for salmon! Join Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers on April 12 for a fun and rewarding native planting and ivy removal event at Roberts Creek Estuary. Meet at the Roberts Creek Pier/Mandala parking lot—bring gloves, clippers, and a shovel!