Become a Pin Box Guardian

Our Orca Ambassador volunteers play a vital role in helping us raise awareness and inspire donations through pin donation boxes placed in local venues.

By joining our Orca Ambassador community, you will help keep conservation visible in your area and make it easy for people to support crucial research and protection efforts towards the Southern Resident killer whales.

The Pin Guardian role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with their local community and wants to make a real difference for marine conservation.

Join us now, because together we can turn the tide.

What does a Pin Box Guardian do?

Work with the Center for Whale Research to identify local businesses and community spaces to place pin boxes within your local community and work with host venues to place CWR pin boxes.

Build positive relationships with host venues and act as a friendly representative of CWR

Manage one or more pin donation boxes at designated community locations. Check boxes regularly to ensure they are clean, presentable, and in good condition

Top up boxes with pins as needed, depending on each location and your availability

The skills you need

Confident Communicator

Comfortable speaking with local businesses, community members, and the CWR team in a friendly and professional way.

Reliable &
Organised

Able to keep simple records, stay on top of updates, and help make sure the pin display is well looked after.

Independent & Proactive

Happy to work independently, use your initiative, and take practical steps to support the role.

Passionate about Conservation

Enthusiastic about nature, conservation, and helping protect the future of Southern Resident killer whales.

What you'll gain

Make a meaningful difference

Contribute directly to the conservation of Southern Resident killer whales by helping raise awareness and support for CWR’s work.

Build skills and experience

Develop your confidence in community outreach, communication, and record keeping, while gaining experience that can support your CV or personal development.

Join a supportive community

Become part of the Center for Whale Research ambassador community, meet new people, and build connections in your local area.

Volunteer flexibly

Take on a role that can fit around your schedule, with guidance and support from the CWR team.

Important information

There is no required minimum or maximum number of pin boxes to manage. You may oversee just one box or several — it depends on your availability and the opportunities within your local community.

Volunteers do not handle donations or money. All contributions are made directly to CWR through an online donation system – https://www.whaleresearch.com/pin

This is a flexible role - typically a short visit every few weeks depending on the locations you manage.

CWR will provide the pin display box, pins, guidance, and supporting materials. You will have a point of contact within the CWR team if you have questions or need help.