OUR MISSION: As our climate changes, ACER supports communities with grass roots initiatives to plant trees, and educate on how to measure, monitor and report on tree health and growth

ACER Volunteer Opportunities

Explore our current volunteer opportunities, and complete the short form below to become part of Team ACER!

Opportunities in the Field

  • Go Global: Visit our international forest biodiversity plots in Southern Ontario, and collect annual tree measurement data.
  • Riparian Rangers: Visit our tagged trees in riparian zones across Southern Ontario, and collect annual tree measurement data.
  • Planting for Change: Visit schoolyards around the Golden Horseshoe, and collect annual tree measurement data.
  • Planting for Change: Help us locate new potential Planting for Change sites in Ontario, where ACER staff will train community members to plant, maintain, measure, and monitor the growth of trees over time
  • TreeCaching Trails: Visit our established trails and conduct tree data checkups.

Opportunities at Home

  • Data Entry: Enter, map, and analyze tree measurement data collected in the field.
  • Graphic Design: Use your skills to create graphics for ACER’s social media, program materials, and other communications endeavours.
  • Web Development: Work with us to update our website and streamline content.
  • Marketing: Develop and help deliver marketing content focused on our programs.
  • Social Media: Create digital content for our social media channels, and help us get the word out about ACER.

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