Volunteers
What do volunteers like about volunteering?
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“What I like most about volunteering is the more I give of my
time, the more rewarding the experience becomes for me - I only wish
I had more time to give” - Joe
“I find it extremely refreshing to
participate in CWPD activities where the
enthusiasm and support by the staff, volunteers,
and participants is focused on making each
program successful” - Dave
“I’m in my 60’s but working with the kids has
kept me young-at-heart. So I guess that makes me
about 15. The children have no preexisting
expectations from you. They are in awe of all
that is new to them” - Judith “Helping to sustain and improve the park system. There are very few
communities our size that support 50 parks. Most places I have lived
the drive was to create paved space and not green space. Getting
kids outdoors. As the number of fields and woods decrease it becomes
harder for kids to just get lost in the woods, in a good way. We
have to do all we can to encourage kids and adults to be outside and
to be active.” - Raymond
“Volunteering for the CWPD is a
great way to connect with the community. The kids, moms, dads,
grandparents are always so supportive. I think everyone, including
me, goes home with a new appreciation for nature” - Vicki
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Do you have:
An enthusiasm for nature and the outdoors?
An interest in
learning more about the natural world and your local Park District?
A desire to share knowledge with children in a fun learning
environment?
An interest in community involvement and service?
If so, become a Volunteer with the Park
District! Opportunities exist for adult volunteers to lead
and assist with various programs throughout the year. The Park
District will provide training sessions to familiarize you with our
organization as well as the material to be shared during our
programs.
Becoming a volunteer is fun and rewarding! To learn more about our
volunteer program and the opportunities available please call
us at (937) 433-5155.
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Volunteer
Opportunities
Download brochure
Nature Discovery Zone
Lead small
groups of preschoolers or scout or homeschool groups on hour-long nature
hikes.
Spring and Fall
Weekly/Monthly Nature Series Programs
Assist with Preschool Series, Junior Nature Club, Eco-Explorers, Homeschool
Nature Academy, Outdoor Adventure Crew, Pioneer Woman
Recreation Programs
Assist with programs
such as Homeschool Fitness Academy, Mini Movers, Hike for Your Health, and
Intergenerational Programs.
Passport to
Nature Programs
Assist or lead weekend or evening nature hikes
pertaining to various natural history topics.
School Programs
Lead programs at local
schools with Park District staff and other volunteers.
Special Events
Help with the
various special events offered throughout the year, such as Family Camping,
Big Rig Gig, Adopt An Area, Halloween Mini-Trail, Day at the Beach, among
others.
Butterfly Trail and Bluebird Box
Monitoring
Walk our butterfly trail to survey and identify
butterfly species or monitor nest box usage by bluebirds and other cavity
nesting birds.
Spring and Summer
Park Ambassador
Provide information and
education about park policies, programs, and events while hiking the parks.
Group Projects
Opportunities are
available for community groups to help the Park District.
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Youth
volunteers must be at least 14 to volunteer.
Download brochure.
Winter Woods Day Camp
Assist counselors
in exploring Grant Park with children ages 3-12 on the Saturdays in
February.
Summer Programs
Help
with summer park programs for children including Hidden Meadows Day Camp,
Summer Recreation Program, and Preschool Play Yard.
Adult
Volunteer Application
Youth
Volunteer Application
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