Volunteer With Us!
Want to help save Canada's most endangered bird?

The Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program is always looking for volunteers to support our conservation efforts. Lend a hand at our facility in Fort Langley or join us at events across the Lower Mainland. There are lots of ways you can make a difference.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. On-site volunteers must be able to drive their own vehicle. We are not accessible by public transit and cannot accommodate pick ups and drop offs.

Full descriptions and requirements for each role are on our VolunteerConnector page.

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Rodent Care & Cleaning

Help maintain our rat and mice prey colonies to keep our owls fed with fresh, nutritious food. You will clean and disinfect empty rodent enclosures and owl food dishes, refill water bottles, feed mice, and help with general cleaning.

Site Maintenance

Help maintain our 25-acre forested property. This is important for our buildings, roads, aviaries, and ultimately keeping the owls safe. You will help with invasive species removal, grass cutting, raking, snow removal, and owl aviary maintenance.

Outreach & Education

Represent the NSO Breeding Program at various public education events throughout the Lower Mainland. You will engage with members of the public and assist staff with Small Eyes, our glove-trained Spotted Owl.

Errand Driver

Pick up and drop off items in Langley, Abbotsford, and Surrey that are needed at the Breeding Centre.

Time Commitment

Rodent Care or Site Maintenance: Minimum four consecutive hours every two weeks for at least three months
Outreach: Minimum five events per year
Errand Driver: Minimum one day per month for three months

Benefits

Be associated with the British Columbia Conservation Foundation, one of the longest-standing conservation initiatives in the province.
Join the team working to restore one of the most endangered and iconic species in Canada.
Learn and develop new skills.
Attend social events with other NSOBP volunteers and exclusive tours of our facility.
Receive a reference letter by request once you meet your time commitment.

Volunteer With Us! Want to help save Canada's most endangered bird?

Volunteer With Us!
Want to help save Canada's most endangered bird?