Volunteer Opportunities at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park 7 DAY PRACTICUMS FOR ASSISTANT GUIDE & LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
Adventure and Ecotourism have become one of the fastest growing
industries on Vancouver Island. Since 1988, Island Pacific
Adventures Ltd. has been providing quality outdoor education
and fun at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park, located one hour
drive from Courtenay or Nanaimo. We have opportunities for
hard working and resourceful individuals looking to apply
their energy and skills to a job that is fun and challenging.
Great experience working with our visitors and guides within
a BC Provincial Park. If the outdoors is your lifestyle and
you would like to try out an outdoor-style career, then check
this out! Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park - Work Experience
Program
Our organization is under contract to the B.C. Government to operate
and maintain HORNE LAKE CAVES PROVINCIAL PARK, which includes
providing Park Rangers and guides. We conduct a variety
of Cave Tour Programs including Family Cave Tours as
well as longer, more adventurous 4 and 5 hour expeditions that
provide vertical rope instruction in a wild cave environment.
In addition, we operate an Outdoor Education Centre with educational programs that take place in and around the Provincial
Park. Courses in Rock Climbing, Orienteering, Canoe
skills, and Wilderness Survival promote fun and build
confidence in the outdoors. Island Pacific Adventures Ltd.
conducts week-long practicums for students seeking leadership
training and work experience. Work with and learn from some
of the best guides in the industry. This program will develop
a wide variety of skills working as an Assistant Guide and
keeping up with the day to day operations. A limited number
of spaces are available through our Mentorship Program. Students
will be provided with a campsite for the 7 day stay. Students
must supply their own camping gear, food, and come equipped
with an unsinkable attitude. To participate, students must
complete a Criminal Records Check, available from your local
RCMP detachment and speak fluent English. If you are interested in applying for our Leadership Work
Experience Program, please submit a resume with a cover letter.
Mail, fax or email to: Volunteer Coordinator - Horne Lake Provincial Park
Box 3531 Courtenay, B.C.
V9N 6Z8 FAX : 250-339-0555
or email to info@hornelake.com |
