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 π
The 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival was a true community celebration β 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 minimalβyou 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. Youβll be showcasing our successes!
- You do not need to be an expert in all aspects of SCCAβs 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 youβd 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!
Friends of the Ocean – qathet community bbq
Join the Friends of the Ocean – qathet community event at low-tide on June 8th! This event will be held in the Powell River area, at Okeover Park. For more information please email oceans@thescca.ca
Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
Join us for our 5th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival!
We have a full week of activities FREE to the public including:
π LIVE film events
π Our famous online NEMO talks running through-out the week
π Citizen science events such as Forage Fish sampling
π Shoreline clean-ups
π And our main event on WORLD OCEANS DAY where we will have booths, music, activities, prizes, and a BBQ followed by a screening of the documentary Deep Rising
Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival
Join us for our 6th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival!
We will have a full week of activities FREE to the public including:
π LIVE film events
π Our famous online NEMO talks running through-out the week
π Citizen science events
π Shoreline clean-ups
π And our main event on WORLD OCEANS DAY where we will have booths, music, activities, prizes, and a BBQ
More details coming soon!
Wild Salmon Day
Today is Wild Salmon Day!
Get ready to celebrate, raise awareness, and act for Pacific salmon.
Post about why salmon matter to you and use #WildSalmonDay to join the conversation.
Annual General Meeting 2024
Youβre invited to join the SCCA at our Annual General Meeting 2024!
This is an in-person event, there will be snacks, and socializing!
We hope to see you there!
Ocean Week CAN Virtual Event: Thalassophile Project: Empowering Wavemakers Through Senses & Science
Attend Ocean Week Canada’s virtual event featuring Rada, a passionate ocean advocate from Bulgaria. Explore her marine science journey, research on ocean bioacoustics, and dedication to ocean conservation.
‘Future Jobs on the Coast’ – Sunshine Coast Labour Council
Join the Sunshine Coast Labour Council in a roundtable discussion on ‘Future Jobs on the Coast’.