OUR MISSION: ACER supports communities, government agencies and corporations in taking action to reduce biodiversity loss and strengthen climate resilience by increasing and monitoring urban and riparian zone forest canopy.

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 tree planting sites in riparian zones across Southern Ontario, and collect annual tree measurement data.
  • Planting for Change: Visit our P4C schoolyards and collect annual tree measurement data.
  • Planting for Change: Help us locate new potential P4C schools.
  • 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: Create graphics for ACER’s social media, program materials, and other communications endeavours.
  • Web Development: Help audit and update our website, and streamline content.
  • Marketing: Develop marketing content focused on our programs.
  • Funding: Help with government grant/funding proposals.
  • Sponsorship: Help identify and pursue corporate sponsors.
  • Social Media: Create digital content for our social media channels, and help us get the word out about ACER.

ACER Volunteer Sign-Up Form