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 đ
The 2025 Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival was a true community celebration â 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 minimalâyou 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. Youâll be showcasing our successes!
- You do not need to be an expert in all aspects of SCCAâs 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 youâd 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!
Thormanby Island Beach Clean-up
Come join our Beach Clean-up on Thormanby Island with Halfmoon Sea Kayaks! This will be an easy day of paddling to the South Thormanby Beaches to check on their conditions after a winter of accumulated storm debris.
Watch Patrick and the Whale
Join us on Sunday June 2nd as we kick off our Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival with a film screening of âPatrick and the Whaleâ at the Sechelt Arts Centre.
Using stunning underwater footage, Patrick explores the fascinating nature of the sperm whale, attempting to shine a light on its intelligence and complexity, as well as highlighting its current and past relationship with humankind.
Seafloor garbage in the Salish Sea: Taking out the Trash
Join our final NEMO talk in the series where Susan Anthony will talk about the unseen underwater trash that fills up nearshore environments.
Clam Garden Restorations
Learn about Indigenous Sea Gardens in the Salish Sea! Join our NEMO talk on June 6th to hear from Carl Olsen, an Indigenous knowledge holder from the W̱SĂNEÄ (wh-say-nech) nation on Vancouver Island, BC. Carlâs talk will outline the historical significance of clam gardens as a food source and how they are cultivated. He will […]
Film Screening: Deep Rising
Join us on Saturday June 8th after our World Oceans Day celebration BBQ for a film screening of the documentary âDeep Risingâ at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre.
Public Information Meeting regarding Riparian Area Bylaw Amendments
Support Riparian Area & Shoreline Protections in the SCRD by attending the Public Information Meeting on July 4th.
Public Hearing to consider the Zoning Amendment Bylaw for Riparian Areas
Support Riparian Area & Shoreline Protections in the SCRD by attending the Public Hearing on July 16
2024 Provincial Election
On October 19, 2024, British Columbians will head to the polls to vote in the Provincial Election. Provincial Elections are pivotal in shaping the future of our communities and deciding the fate of the natural environment.