Share your love of the outdoors by volunteering in Gatineau Park.
Our teams of volunteers patrol Gatineau Park trails, and offer first-line assistance, by providing visitor information and first aid.
Description
Title: Volunteer patroller
Location: Gatineau Park
Under the supervision of the volunteer team leader, the volunteer patrols the trails, answers questions from the public and promote the rules in effect in Gatineau Park. Tasks include providing first aid, offering assistance to Park users, reporting on the condition of facilities and trails, and maintaining contact with Park staff, as needed.
Tasks are performed outdoors and require the appropriate clothing and equipment. The NCC will provide the necessary tools: volunteer vest, radio, first aid kit and season pass, etc.
Conditions
Commitment and schedule
It is possible to join the patrol team for one or two seasons, as desired. Patrol shifts are usually for seven hours during the daytime, on Saturdays and Sundays.
The patrol schedule is established in advance by the NCC, in collaboration with the volunteers. Volunteers must also attend the introductory meeting, take part in a preseason simulation exercise or training, or both.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Bilingual (English and French)
- Have a means of travel to and from Gatineau Park
- Able to travel several kilometres on cross-country skis, snowshoes or fat bike, in winter, and hike or bike that distance in the fall.
- Able to patrol the Park in varying weather conditions
- Have a first aid certificate (CPR, level C)
- Able to obtain a security clearance (reliability status)
Assets
- Knowledge of Gatineau Park’s mandate
- Good knowledge of the Park’s trails and rules
Note: The NCC will provide development activities to volunteers.
Read our interview with Daniel Chamberlain, a Gatineau Park patroller.
To find out more, email volunteer_benevoles@ncc-ccn.ca.