WestCoast Nature Therapies & Learning Society

WestCoast Nature Therapies & Learning Society is an inclusive non-profit that provides services to all people, including LGBTQIA2S+ and all races, ages, cultures, and spiritual beliefs. They are extremely passionate about supporting and creating nature-based programs.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Horse care volunteering (helping to care for therapy horses)
  • Grant writing support
  • Social media and marketing management 
  • Fundraising support 

“We aspire to promote innovation, education, collaboration, and professional service delivery in any field of activity that leverages the animal-human connection and the natural environment around us.”

– Westcoast Nature Therapies & Learning Society

Our Mission

What will you get to do?

Volunteers can expect to be part of an inclusive, vibrant team of like-minded individuals all supporting the same goal

– Opportunities open to the community include horse care volunteering (helping to care for therapy horses), grant writing and fundraising support, and social media/marketing management

– Consistent and regular connection with their team of fellow volunteers and the Board of Directors will ensure you are supported and encouraged during the work

Celina Knelsen, Vice President

About the Organisation:

“Founded by a collaborative group of industry professionals who are passionate about supporting and creating nature-based programs.”

– Weastcoast Nature Therapies

– They provide low-cost or free counselling services to marginalized individuals and groups for prevention and/or mental health relief conditions

– Safe spaces have been developed to support children, teens, and adults in seeking healing, inspiration, and education.

– Nature-based mental health services are offered to individuals and groups who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, autism, and those who have been impacted by trauma, abuse, chronic illness, or may have diverse physical abilities.

– Services are provided at a vibrant equestrian property teeming with natural wildlife and foliage and emphasizing the integration of horses into the therapeutic and learning processes to promote the horse-human connection and improve the overall well-being of humans.


Volunteer with Westcoast Nature Therapies & Learning Society to help support those in need!