Banff National Park – Parks Canada Agency
website: www.pc.gc.ca/banff-volunteer
contact: Tina Barzo
email: tina.barzo@pc.gc.ca
phone: 403-763-7036
address: box 900, Banff T1L 1K2
Mission: On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
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Bow Valley Waste Management Commission
website: http://www.bvwaste.ca
contact: Peter Duck
email: info@bvwaste.ca
phone: 403-688-1627
address: Box 8144 Canmore T1W 2T9
Mission: Leadership & Advocacy in waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
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Friends of Banff National Park
website: www.friendsofbanff.com
contact: Lloyd Bentley
email: radio@friendsofbanff.com
phone: 403-762-1536
address: Box 1695 Banff, T1L 1A7
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Friends of Banff National Park Radio
website: www.parkradio.com
contact: Camara Miller
email: info@ParkRadio.ca
phone: 403-762-1591
address: Box 1691 Banff, T1L 1B6
We are part of the outreach and education branch of the Friends of Banff. We operate a news and information radio station serving people in the Bow Valley
The role(s) of Volunteers in your Organization: Volunteers are open to participate in the life of Friends of Banff Park Radio in whatever ways their skills and interests lead them. This can include:
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Friends of Jasper National Park
website: http://www.friendsofjasper.com
contact: Heather
email: volunteers@friendsofjasper.com
phone: 403-678-8532
address: Box 992, Jasper T0E 1E0
Mission: To ensure the co-existence of people and grizzly bears throughout current grizzly bear range in Alberta.
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
website: http://www.y2y.net
contact: Marlis Strebel
email: marlis@y2y.net
phone: 403-609-2666 ext. 6
address: 1240 Railway Ave.Unit #200, Canmore T1W 1P4
Mission: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) – people working together to maintain and restore the unique natural heritage of the Yellowstone to Yukon region.
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Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
website: http://www.resource@biosphereinstitute.org
contact: Melanie Watt
email: http://www.biosphereinstitute.org
phone: 403-678-3445
address: 201, 600 9th St., Canmore T1W 2T2
mission: The Biosphere Resource Centre houses a document and map library, and digital databases of information on ecological, economic and social documents relevant to the Bow Valley ecosystem. The facilities are used by a wide range of organizations and individuals including environmental organizations, governments, developers, industry and the general public.
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Friends of Kananaskis Country
website: http://www.kananaskis.org
contact: Adrienne Needham
email: trails@kananaskis.org
phone: 403.678.5593
mission: Working in partnership with Alberta Tourism, Parks & Recreation, we are interested citizens cooperating for the benefit of Kananaskis Country and its visitors. Our mission is to enhance, protect and share the unique natural and cultural experiences of Kananaskis Country through a community of caring and public participation.
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The Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE)
website: www.amppe.org
contact: Monica Andreeff
email: executivedirector@amppe.org
phone: 403-762-3800
address: Box 2999, Banff T1L 1C7
mission: To promote balanced and responsible use, sustainable access, and a positive user experience while protecting the ecological integrity of the Canada’s Mountain Parks.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
11th Annual AMPPE fundraising event at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Oct. 29, 2011
