Before you can sign up for any activities you will need to create your ‘My Impact’ account in the Better Impact software and complete a volunteer application form. You will only have to do this once.

1. Go to the Better Impact website to create your My Impact Volunteer account.

Note:  If you already have a My Impact profile for another organization, you don't need to register again, log in with that same Username and Password.

2. Complete the City of Spruce Grove Recreation & Culture Volunteer Application Form. You will receive a ‘Welcome’ email after you complete the application. 

Once you have completed the application you can start volunteering

Log into your “My Impact” account.

Sign up for Activities

1. Go to the opportunities list (located under the ‘opportunities’ menu) and Sign Up for the activity that you will be participating in.
2. Go to additional info (located under the ‘my profile’ menu) and answer the questions related to the activities that you Signed Up for. Remember to click on ‘Save’ to save your responses.
3. To register for a second activity, return to the 'opportunities' tab and sign up.
4. Watch your email for information related to your activity.

Before the start date of your activity, you will be emailed information related to the activity. Please review all attachments and complete any requirements specified.

Upon arrival for your session, check in with the City of Spruce Grove staff at the registration booth for further direction. 

When everyone is gathered, City of Spruce Grove Parks staff will provide you with safety information, gloves, shovels and any required material. Staff will lead you to the planting areas within the Heritage Grove Park forest and provide you with a demonstration of how to plant and information on where to plant.

You will plant for about 40 minutes, then return back to the Park for a quick debrief before leaving.

All ages 7 and older are welcome! Any minor, below the age of 18 requires a parent or guardian to be present and responsible for the minor while volunteering with us. One responsible person must be present for every four children under 12 years old.

Training is provided on site. City of Spruce Grove Parks staff will provide a safety briefing, planting demonstration, saplings or seedlings, and provide guidance.

The fitness level for planting is from beginner to moderate. Planting is physical and does involve walking, bending, and digging with a spade or shovel. Lightweight saplings (approx 30 cm) are available for planting in addition to seedlings (under 1m) to accommodate planters of all abilities. The shale trails are located immediately adjacent to the planting area providing easy access to the planting areas. 

The terrain is primarily flat however natural hazards exist such as vegetation, water, deadfall, and uneven ground. We encourage volunteer to take breaks when required and plant at your own pace. 

If you have questions about accessibility, please contact us via email and a member of our team would be happy to assist you!

All volunteers are required to wear sturdy, closed toed shoes. Registrants will be unable to participate without proper footwear.

Recommended:

• Long pants
• Long sleeved shirt or jacket
• Hat
• Sunglasses, glasses, or eye protection

Volunteers will be provided:

• Training
• Shovels 
• Saplings or seedlings
• Gloves

We will plant rain or shine!

In the event of severe weather planting may be cancelled or shortened as a safety precaution such as:

• Wind, including gusts over 45km/hr
• Lightening or thunderstorms
• Air quality health index of 7 or over

Cancellation: The City retains the right to modify or cancel the planting in the case of inclement weather and/or public safety

Yes! Our team would be happy to provide you with a volunteer reference letter for participating and volunteering your time upon request. Please reach out via email.