Volunteer

2012 Distinguished Volunteer Service Award Winners

• Bev Anderson - Park Patroller & Natural Resources Monitor, Hyland
• Betty Magnuson - Event Volunteer & Volunteer Office Assistant, Lowry
• Sarah Reinke - Cultural Heritage Program Interpreter, The Landing
• Jim Rogne - Project Assistant & Natural Resources Monitor
• Kathy Smith - Project Specialist & Program Interpreter, Richardson
• Terry Spohn - Alpine Ski Patroller, Hyland & Elm Creek

Put your talent, passion, and energy to use in the parks! Three Rivers offers ongoing and short-term ways to volunteer as individuals or groups. From turtle monitors to program interpreters to park patrollers and more, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to give back - and feel good doing it.

Calling All Volunteers!

We need your help at events this spring - get involved!

Garlic Mustard Pull and Harvest - May 19

Current Needs for volunteer sites/work groups such as summer camp program assistants.

Still unsure of where to start? Consider attending a Volunteer Opportunities Open House to meet with Three Rivers staff and explore the fun, exciting opportunities we have to offer.

Minnesota GreenCorps

Three Rivers Parks is proud to be a host site for the
Minnesota GreenCorps, a statewide initiative to help preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals. For more information contact Noreen Buhmann, Volunteer Resources Manager, and check out Minnesota GreenCorps on YouTube.

Contact

For more information, call 763.559.6706 or email volunteer@threeriversparkdistrict.org.

Facebook logo Find Volunteers on Facebook!

News

2012 Distinguished Volunteers Honored
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to Three Rivers Park District, six volunteers have been awarded its Distinguished Volunteer Service Award.

Adopt-a-Garden
Weed and clean up a park rain garden or landscape planting.

Event Volunteers Needed
Help with kids activities, face painting, hikes, planning, prep work, greeting/registration, refreshments, set-up, clean-up, etc.

Service Project Opportunities
Groups or individuals seeking service projects to benefit the environment should consider upcoming projects.

Trail Ambassadors Needed
Volunteers play an important role in assisting and educating trail users so all have a positive, safe experience.

Weekday Volunteers Needed
Weekday volunteers are needed to engage youth in exciting outdoor experiences year-round through school programs, youth programs and summer camps.