Recreation & Parks Volunteers

Volunteers

Overview

Do you enjoy nature, being outdoors, exploring nature, promoting cultural conversations and stewardship through volunteering? Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals, groups, families, examples of volunteer user groups: friends groups, Athletic Associations, schools, scouts, military groups, and community non-profits.

Join our team of dedicated volunteers providing in-kind services to support programs, projects, and events with Athletics, Trails Systems & Friends Groups at our Regional Parks, and Cultural & Historic Sites.

If you are interested, please check out the volunteer opportunities below.

Volunteer Mission & Vision

Mission

The mission is to provide accessible volunteer opportunities at parks and facilities for people to engage in public service while giving back to their community and enjoying the outdoors. Volunteer opportunities span leadership, recreation, parks, environmental stewardship, and cultural and historical conservation.

Vision

The vision for the volunteer program is to provide sustainable engagements and foster relationships with diverse user groups, public and private schools, for-profit and non-profit agencies, and individual contributions to recreation programs and parks.

Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals, groups, families, examples of volunteer user groups: friends groups, Athletic Associations, schools, scouts, military groups, and community non-profits.

Volunteer Opportunities

Athletics, Trail Systems & Friends Groups at Regional Parks, Cultural and Historic Sites, & Other: 

Check out our volunteer opportunities below.

Our youth volunteer programs are unpaid positions designed to allow middle and high-school-aged youth to volunteer in several programs. The nominal fee includes a bus (if available), a camp shirt, and field trips. Service-learning hours are available. This is a first come, first serve program, and you will be interviewed for the position. Note: A fee is not paid until acceptance into the program is finalized. 
 
Counselor In Training
Students entering 8th grade in the Fall up to age 15 may apply for the Counselor In Training (CIT) Program. Mature youth will gain experience in our neighborhood school-based summer camp programs.
 
Volunteer Summer Serve Leadership Challenge
Students entering 7th grade in the Fall up to age 15 may apply. Mature youth gain volunteer leadership experience in a structured environment. These participants will be allowed to volunteer at the Adaptive Day Camp (Shipley’s Choice Elementary School), work with youth with disabilities, and learn leadership and other important life skills. Must commit to a minimum of 1 two-week session.
  

Please see the packet below for sessions, dates, and costs.
 

2025 Youth Volunteer Program Application Packet

Volunteer Background Check

Background Check is required for adults (18 years and older) who want to volunteer with Department of Recreation and Parks youth athletics, programs and activities.