Community Canvassers

GoodWork.ca; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ancient Forest Alliance is recruiting canvassers in Vancouver to engage neighbourhoods on old-growth forest protection. You will discuss the campaign with residents, help build public support, and raise funds as part of a paid, entry-level role.

Training is provided and a team of like-minded environmentalists supports you. Hours are evenings and weekends with 2–4 shifts per week, in various Vancouver neighbourhoods accessible by bus, walking or biking.

Qualifications

• No canvassing or fundraising experience required; paid training provided.
• Strong verbal communication and enthusiasm for environmental causes.

Responsibilities

• Talk with Vancouver residents about old-growth forest protection.
• Build public support for the Ancient Forest Alliance’s campaign.
• Raise funds through environmental canvassing activities.
• Attend training and work with a supportive team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Job description

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Environmental Canvassers – Ancient Forest Protection Organization: Ancient Forest Alliance.

Location: Greater Vancouver, BC

Looking for your first environmental job?

Build paid experience in environmental advocacy, public engagement and nonprofit fundraising through Environmental Canvassing for the Ancient Forest Alliance.

About Ancient Forest Alliance

The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is a registered charity dedicated to protecting endangered old-growth forests in BC and ensuring a swift transition to a sustainable, value-added second-growth forest industry.

Since our founding in 2010, AFA has brought old-growth forest protection into the spotlight through compelling photography, public outreach, and solutions-focused advocacy campaigns. Today, we are BC’s leading organization working to protect ancient forests.

Position Overview

Applications are being accepted to join the Ancient Forest Alliance’s Vancouver canvassing team.

You will spend your shift talking with people in Vancouver neighbourhoods about old-growth forest protection, building public support and raising funds for the campaign. You will gain valuable career-building experience while honing your grassroots communications, outreach, and fundraising skills.

Pay: $114.30 / 4.5-hour shift + performance bonuses

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4:00-4.30 to 8:30 – 9 pm, including 3 hours of canvassing

Schedule: 2 to 4 shifts/week; flexible for post-secondary students.

Location: Vancouver neighbourhoods; bus, walk, and bike-accessible areas.

Meet-ups: Before and after canvassing for ongoing training and support.

Skills: Enthusiastic, self-motivated, attention to detail, excellent verbal communication.

No canvassing or fundraising experience is required — we provide paid training and ongoing support, working within a team of fun, supportive, like-minded environmentalists.

Ancient Forest Alliance provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and welcomes diverse, conservation-minded members of our community to apply.

AFA’s campaigns are powered by grassroots outreach and fundraising. Our stellar door-to-door canvassers play an integral role in building the public support and awareness needed to protect old-growth forests in BC.

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