Volunteer in Revelstoke & Stay For Free.
September 20-22 / September 28-29
Thanksgiving Back is an opportunity to be part of Revelstoke's strong community by volunteering with local organizations on registered volunteer projects. As a thank-you, you can get the costs of your accommodation during the event dates reimbursed up to a value of $400 when you book two or more nights!
Most of our projects are now full! Join the waitlist in the projects below.
In partnership with
2024 Project Partners
LUNA FEST | Sept 20 & 21
LUNA Fest is a 3-day festival of Art and Wonder, transforming the streets of downtown Revelstoke into a reimagined space full of interactive art installations and performers. Friday night is LUNA Sound consisting of 10 bands across 4 stages, Saturday is a nocturnal art and wonder, and Sunday is our family-friendly day-time event.
Luna needs stellar volunteers to help with setup, information booths, crowd control, help at information booths etc.
Revelstoke Snowmobile Club | Sept 21 & 22
This is a unique opportunity to visit our warming shelters in the summer. Every Fall it takes volunteers to stock our emergency shelters with wood for the winter. We have a full day of bucking, transporting and stacking wood for the winter.
Volunteers will be shuttled from the parking lot to the shelters, or they are welcome to bring their own ATVs. We have chainsaws and chaps for all saw operators. There are normally quite a few operators and lots of other positions involving transporting and stacking wood.
Revelstoke Railway Museum – Luna Rail | Sept 22
Luna Rail is an annual celebration in coordination with Luna: Nocturnal Art and Wonder. Luna Rail is a barrier-free event that is family-friendly and held on the Sunday after Luna. Admission is by donation to ensure all families can attend. Our volunteers are the main reason we can keep this event accessible to all incomes.
Local Food Initiative | Sept 28, 29
The LFI and Indigenous Friendship Society (IFSR) is developing a 2.5-acre piece of land on Powerhouse Road into a community farm that will be used to grow food, educate, and increase food security for Revelstoke residents.
In its current state, the land is unusable for farming or garden beds. This project will pull community and thanksgiving back participants together to move piles and create space where food can be planted in the spring. More hands make light work for food security and the community farm 🙂
Revelstoke Reach Invasives | Sept 28
Invasive species can reduce biodiversity and cause the extinction of endangered species, interfere with forest regeneration and impact water quality. The goal of this project is to focus on high priority invasive species management in the Revelstoke Reach – a riparian conservation area of concern in the North Columbia which have high values for migratory birds, western painted turtles and other wildlife.
Volunteers will be asked to assist with mechanical control (digging, snipping, bagging) of invasive plants in the Revelstoke Reach ‘Greenbelt’ site close to the Kovach Skate Park. Volunteers will be assisting in long-term restoration efforts. Refreshments and prizes will be provided.
Dig Day | Sept 28
Volunteers will take part in a maintenance event on one of the Revelstoke Cycling Association’s mountain bike trails. They will be led by experienced trail builders. Afterwards, they’ll go for a short bike ride to enjoy their work. This event is sponsored by Specialized, who will provide prizes for participants.
Friends of the Forestry Museum – Fall Grounds Clean-Up | Sept 29
For the love of forests! Volunteers will get to experience the museum grounds while helping the Society close for the winter with landscaping needs, equipment maintenance/preparation, other maintenance needs, as well as trail clean-up at the Riverside Forest Walk.
Volunteers are asked to bring their own gardening equipment where possible – including rakes, gardening shears, shovels, etc. The BC Interior Forestry Museum will provide a complimentary BBQ lunch and refreshments for all volunteers.
Non-profit Organizations Involved
250-837-8078
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