Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Explore opportunities and meet work group staff members at our Volunteer Opportunities Open House. Check out current openings in our Volunteer Newsletter.

• Program Assistants & Interpreters help with nature, history, recreation, arts or farming programs and events for children, families and adults.
• Natural Resources Monitors & Surveyors help collect data on wildlife and plant populations such as Blanding’s turtles, songbirds, amphibians, Monarch Larvae and invasive plants.
• Project Assistants help with gardening, farm tasks, sewing, prairie seed collection and a host of odd jobs.
• Park Patrollers are basic first aid volunteers who help guests on bike, cross-country ski, horse and hiking trails, as well as events and races. 
  Park Patrol Guide 2011-12
  Fill-in Form 
• Ski Patrollers are advanced level first aid volunteers who help injured guests at alpine ski areas. 

Requirements: Volunteers must be 16 years or older, or be accompanied by a responsible adult unless stated otherwise. Family volunteering is encouraged. Volunteers are selected based on available positions, requirements of each position, and successful completion of any required training. A background check is required for some positions.

Short-term Volunteer Opportunities

• Global Youth Service Day: An international effort to engage today's youth in service. Projects will be held on April 20 and 21. Check back on March 1 for more information and registration.
• Events: Lots of events occur year-round throughout the Park District and many volunteers are needed.  One-time volunteers welcome.
  Information
  Registration Form
• Service Projects: Individuals 16 and older, seeking a service project for school or other service organization, may participate in prairie seed collection, buckthorn removal, garlic mustard pulls or a limited number of other service projects in spring and fall. 
  Information
  Registration Form  
• Scouting Award Projects: A limited number of projects are available in spring or fall for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or other youth working on their Eagle Scout Award, Gold Award or similar project.
  Project and Registration Information
  Registration Form 
  Reporting Form 
• Service Learning and Experiential Education: A wide variety of opportunities are available for colleges and universities interested in research projects, program delivery, providing outreach and public education campaigns; or working with Three Rivers leadership on development initiatives. Call 763.694.2042 for more information. 

• Youth Leadership through Service: A variety of opportunities exist for youth interested in environmental stewardship. Call 763.694.2042 for more information.