Get Involved

Long-Term Volunteering

Get Involved

Long-Term Volunteering

Are you looking for opportunities to get outside, learn something new and have a positive impact on the environment?

Great Parks offers diverse service opportunities for teens (ages 14-17) and adults to develop conservation and educational skills in the outdoors, fulfill high school or college service requirements and build lifelong friendships! From environmental education to golf course care, whatever your passions might be, you can find your home at Great Parks!

Great Parks’ Volunteer Engagement team hosts two to three information sessions each month, March through September. These sessions take place on various dates and times with both in-person and virtual options.

Upcoming Events

  • Become a Volunteer

    • Sign up for an information session that piques your interest! Information sessions take place from March through September. Learn more under the “Volunteer Information Sessions” section below.
    • After attending an information session, submit your application.
    • For adults, successfully pass a background check. Great Parks covers associated costs!
    • Complete online training modules to learn more about Great Parks’ history, available volunteer opportunities, DEI&B training and more.
    • Meet with the Volunteer Engagement team to receive your uniform and Motor Vehicle Permit, review our volunteer management system, discuss your volunteer interests and more. After this meeting, you are ready to get started as a long-term volunteer!

    Get started and sign up for an information session today! For questions or more information, contact us via email.

  • Volunteer Information Sessions


  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Click below to see our volunteer opportunities:

    Volunteer opportunities

  • Volunteer Benefits
    • Up to two Motor Vehicle Permits annually.
    • 10% discount on nature programs and many items at Nature’s Niche Gift and Book Shops (some exceptions apply).
    • Monthly volunteer newsletter.
    • Great Parks volunteer shirts and hats.
    • Monthly volunteer meetings and team updates featuring special guest speakers.
    • Invitation to the annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration.
    • Receive a recreation card when you dedicate 50+ volunteer hours. A recreation card includes 25 free or discounted park activities.
    • Learn new skills and build your resume.
    • Meet lots of great like-minded people and make a positive difference in the environment and your community!

  • FAQs

    Do I have to know exactly where I want to volunteer before I apply? 
    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. Attending an information session does not commit you to volunteering, it is simply a first step to learn more!

    How much time do I need to contribute?
    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-Day Volunteering project!

    What do I wear? 
    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 modules.

    Do I need to track my time? 
    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.

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