Friends of Semiahmoo Bay

Society

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Community Outreach Coordinator & Volunteers

We need a volunteer event coordinator who enjoys people and networking to help us register for events and coordinate the schedule with volunteers to attend with display materials. We attend about 8 - 10 events and host 2-3 annually. Ideally the events coordinator resides in the South Surrey area for quick access to the FoSBS office.

Volunteers needed for these upcoming events:


BEACH HERO WALKS

The Beach Heroes and Educational Outreach volunteers have been busy through May and June taking class field trips to the beach. Unfortunately there are dozens of class field trips daily Mon-Fri in June to South Surrey beaches. So, thousands of kids overturn rocks and chase shore crabs. They innocently collect them in their buckets. Few know that crabs have gills, so breathe water. The crabs suffocate in the buckets. Kids will be out enjoying the beach all summer long.

If you have a few hours to spare, you could help save some crabs (and worms, birds, salmon and whales!) by joining Carolyn Prentice on a stroll to introduce people to the resident creatures of the beach. The dates and times are mostly mid-week and Carolyn sets the schedule according to daytime low tides. Fisherpeople and crabbers are especially desired as we often speak to people harvesting crabs, fish and shellfish.

Contact Carolyn Prentice at beachhero.fosb@gmail.com or call 604-536-3552.


For more information on the Beach Heroes program, see this June 16 Province newspaper article:  Province
 

RESTORATION EVENTS

Contact Alison Prentice at a.prentice@shaw.ca or
call 604-536-3552.
 

SHOREKEEPERS

Four of the six annual Shorekeeper’s surveys have been completed at WR West Beach, Coldicutt Ravine, 1001 Steps and 24th Ave Steps.
 

For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities contact 604-536-3552 OR information@birdsonthebay.ca

Media & Publication Coordinator

This role raises awareness of FoSBS by creating and distributing general event listings, press releases, posters, news updates. Update media list, assist with website redesign and fundraising initiatives. Suitable for those learning or experienced with some form of media: journalism, media, web design, marketing, graphic design. The FoSBS’s twin mandate is environmental education and restoration in the Boundary Bay watershed. Hours: 4 hrs a week Apr- Aug. Occasional event coverage through winter.
Contact 604-536-3552 OR Jesa jesa@birdsonthebay.ca for more information.


Volunteer Registration

Volunteers are the key to the success of our projects!  Whether you are interested in a planting event, forage fish survey, mapping eelgrass or leading an interpreted walk we have something for you! 

We would like to update our volunteer list so we can keep you informed about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Please take a few minutes to complete the volunteer registration form.  Indicate your areas of interest and availability this year, and we'll make sure we keep you informed.

Thank you very much and we hope to see you soon.

Please click here to complete our volunteer registration form.

For more information, volunteer opportunities or to register for workshops,
contact the Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society:
Phone: 604-536-3552
Fax: 604-542-9882
Email:  information@birdsonthebay.ca

Additional information:

Community Mapping Network

The Living by Water Project

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society

Shorekeepers

Georgia Strait Alliance

Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee

Port Townsend Marine Science Center