Why Volunteer
Volunteering is a wonderful way to share your passion and give back to the parks. Every hour you contribute helps increase the capacity of our organization. Volunteers also receive valuable training, create lasting relationships, meet other park enthusiasts and enjoy your time outdoors!
Importance of Volunteering
Volunteers are vital to the efforts of Three Rivers Park District. On average, 2,000 volunteers dedicate close to 40,000 hours every year to programs and projects throughout the Park District.
Volunteers benefit the Park District in many ways, including assisting with nature and recreation-based programming, patrolling slopes and trails, surveying wildlife, assisting with special events and races, habitat restoration, collecting prairie seeds and more.
Volunteering Benefits
In addition to supporting Three Rivers, ongoing Park District Volunteers receive the following benefits.
Volunteer Fun Pass
All active, ongoing volunteers receive a Volunteer Fun Pass, which gives access to many park facilities at reduced rates or for free. The more you more volunteer, the more rewards you're eligible for!
Benefits include:
- Points redeemable for rentals or daily recreation passes
- Program discounts
- Lift ticket discounts for alpine areas
- Golf tour cards
- Campground discounts
Volunteer Education and Events
Volunteers can also participate in organizational learning opportunities and appreciation events at the locations where they volunteer.
Volunteer Recognition
As your hours increase, you'll receive recognition or awards as you meet certain milestones. Learn more about how we recognize volunteers through our Distinguished Volunteer Service Award and our Volunteer Forest programs.
Ready to have an impact? Learn more about how you can start your volunteer journey.
Contact the Volunteer Office
For more information about volunteering, call 763-559-6706 or email Volunteer@ThreeRiversParks.org.
