What are Park Ambassadors?

Park Ambassadors are volunteers who regularly walk in a park or on a trail to greet park visitors, provide information, answer questions about the park, and help visitors understand their role in protecting the park. They also provide helpful feedback to Saanich Parks by observing, recording, and reporting on defined issues, and by documenting their activities.

All volunteers receive training, which includes some natural and cultural history.

Currently, the Park Ambassador Program is only run at PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park).

Volunteer as a Park Ambassador

Learn more and apply to volunteer as a Park Ambassador at PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park).

Questions about volunteering with us?

Contact the Park Stewardship Coordinator at 250-475-5522 or stewardship@saanich.ca for more information.

History of the Park Ambassador Program

Established in May of 2018, the Park Ambassador Program quickly grew to over 15 regular volunteers by the summer. Park Ambassadors roamed PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) in safety vests, armed with backpacks full of supplies, educating park users about etiquette, providing directions, picking up litter, and keeping our park safe and welcoming.

After demonstrating the positive impact this pilot project had on the volunteers, the park, and the community, Saanich council approved the continuation of the program on October 1, 2018.