Volunteer Services Contact: [email protected]
Join our incredible team of volunteers to make a positive difference in your favorite parks. Assist with invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, seed harvesting, animal care, community science or interact with park guests at a special event.
Public Volunteer Projects
Great Parks welcomes individuals, families, community and corporate groups who want to see what volunteering at Great Parks is like. No application or special training is needed. You’re sure to have fun, learn something new, make a positive difference and new friends.
Volunteering
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Lend a Hand
Litter Cleanup at Woodland Mound
Invasive Species Removal at Winton Woods
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Springhouse School Stiltgrass Pull-O-Thon at Shawnee Lookout
Volunteer Information Session at Sharon Woods
Invasive Removal at Mitchell Memorial Forest
Landscaping at Woodland Mound
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Great Parks is proud to support Eagle Scout, Gold Award, and senior capstone assignments. Although applicants may be matched with existing projects, we ask they tell us about their passions and creative project ideas. For more information contact Volunteer Services.
Great Parks offers diverse service opportunities for teens (ages 14-17) and adults to develop conservation and educational skills, make a difference in their community, and build lifelong friendships! From environmental education to golf course care, whatever your passions might be, you can find your home at Great Parks! View the FAQ for more information about Long-Term Volunteering.
Bring your corporate, school, or community groups to Great Parks for an energizing, highly visible service project. Participants will build leadership skills and teamwork while having fun and making a positive difference in the community. Hands-on projects might include planting trees, landscaping, trail work, removing invasive plants, or cleaning lake and riverbanks. Great for groups of 10 or more. For more information contact Volunteer Services.
It helps to know which parks interest you and how you would like to contribute. However, if you don’t know, we’ll happily work with you to find the perfect fit. Attend an information session to learn more - no commitment necessary.
Any amount of time you can give is appreciated. We work with all types of schedules. If you have concerns about fulfilling a long-term obligation, consider a one-time opportunity.
Great Parks will provide you with a branded volunteer uniform. Attire is dependent on your role, which you will learn more about through an information session and online training courses.
Yes! You must record your service hours. This data helps us tell our community partners and potential funders about who we are and what we do.