| Employer | Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society |
| Salary | Paid Volunteer |
| Terms | Seasonal P/T |
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Download the CROWDSORSA app to start the mission. Poison Hemlock Patrol- Cash for Conservation! Join the Mission Protect the Ecosystem. Get Paid. Earn up to $30 per hour for protecting the environment. Free training and safety gear provided. more information on the website |
| Duties |
Residents and visitors in the Creston area have a unique opportunity to protect biodiversity and earn money at the same time. CKISS is excited to launch the Poison Hemlock Patrol, a world-first initiative that uses the mobile game Crowdsorsa to locate and remove one of the most toxic invasive plants in the world: poison hemlock (Conium maculatum). What Is Crowdsorsa? Crowdsorsa is a mobile app that turns environmental conservation into a real-life game. Starting in June 2025, players in the Creston area can earn cash by identifying and removing poison hemlock and submitting before-and-after videos through the app. How to Join the Mission 1. Download the Crowdsorsa app from Google Play or the Apple App Store 2. Learn how to identify poison hemlock by reading the plant profile. 3. Watch the safety training video and complete a short quiz 4. Pick up your free protective gear, supplied by CKISS 5. Locate and remove poison hemlock 6. Upload your before-and-after videos in the app 7. Get paid up to $30 per hour, with direct deposit to your bank account Important Program Details Launch date: Early June 2025 Game area: Creston, British Columbia Rewards pool: $1,800 CAD Earnings are based on patch size and density Mission will continue until all funds are claimed. You can track your progress within the app. |
| To Apply | Please use the contact information as directed in the listing. On Website |
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| Location | Creston |
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| Website | https://ckiss.ca/2025/06/poison-hemlock-patrol-cash-for-conservation-join-the-mission-protect-the-ecosystem-get-paid/ |
| Date Posted | 2025-06-03 |
| Date Ending | 2025-06-17 |