Are you passionate about pollinators and looking to get hands-on experience with real conservation work? The Alberta Native Bee Council (ANBC) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our 5-year province-wide bee monitoring program!
This is a unique opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of native bees while learning valuable entomology skills. Volunteers will help process bee specimens from our monitoring traps to prepare them for species identification. This includes tasks like washing insects, sorting insects, and pinning.
Whether you're a student, naturalist, or just curious about native bees, we’d love to have you on board.
When:
Mondays and Wednesdays beginning May 21th with virtual training
Time: 11am-4pm (may be flexible based on volunteer’s availability)
Minimum Commitment: 4 hours/week for 6 weeks (with the possibility to extend)
Where:
North Glenora Community League (Edmonton)
13535 109A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 3Z4
We will start with virtual training on the basics of bee processing, followed by in-person training on your first day in the lab.
Perks of the job:
After 24 volunteer hours, you’ll receive a Worker Bee Volunteer Certificate and an ANBC gift package as our way of saying thank you for your time and dedication!
