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Join Montgomery Parks' Adaptive Kayaking Clinics as a Support Paddler and assist participants with disabilities experience the joy of kayaking.Support Paddlers will assist with pulling out equipment (including kayaks, paddles, and life vests), helping participants get in and out of boats, and providing tailored support to meet your assigned participant's needs. We are seeking experienced kayakers who can instruct basic skills on the water (ACA Instructor Certifications are preferred).More details will be shared after you apply! Questions? Contact Amanda Espinoza at (240)-961-1113 or Amanda.Espinoza@montgomeryparks.org
Background check required: No
Minimum age of volunteers: 18
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+)
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
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Work with your team to remove trash & litter at a private park cleanup! This application is for adult groups. We ask for a two weeks notice before your cleanup. Group types include:
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
Apply here if you are part of a youth-based organization and/or interested in offering SSL hours at your cleanup with Montgomery Parks. We ask for a two weeks notice before your cleanup.Group categories include:
Background check required: Yes
Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Seasonal (2-6 months), Long-term (6 months+)
Thanks for thinking of Montgomery Parks as a place for your Eagle Scout project! We often have ideas for potential Eagle projects, but the number of Eagle Scout candidates far outnumbers them. We often require the scout to seek out a suitable project and suggest it to us. Choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see which amenities you can help create or restore. Park staff will work with you to review your project proposal prior to approval. We are looking for scouts that are good communicators, can stick to a schedule and are hard workers!Follow this link to see how we like to work with scouts: Eagle Scout Guidelines
Minimum age of volunteers: 14
Volunteer Type: Scout
Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Short-term (1-8 weeks)
Are you a group leader looking to do some Team Building, have your group give back to the environment, or just them get out in the parks? We can help you with that! We are always looking from groups like yours to help us with several types of projects in the parks, including Weed Warrioring (removing bad plants so good plants can thrive); Park Cleanups; Nature Center Projects (can including gardening/mulching/restoring play areas/trails/etc.); Gardening; helping New Trees Survive; Spreading Wood Fiber at Plagrounds and many more.Contact our office by applying to this job, emailing parksvolunteers@montgomeryparks.org, or just give us a call at 301-495-2474.We will need to know some basic information to set you up with the right project, including:- Size and ages of group- When and Where would be convenient for your group- Any restrictions (need bathrooms, running water on site)- Group Leader contact information (and anyone who needs to be copied on any correspondence.Thanks - we look forward to working with your group on setting up a great project in the Parks!When applying, choose the GROUP application with the Leader Contact information. Volunteer Group Leaders must be 18 or older, but group ages can range from 5 on up, depending upon the project.
Minimum age of volunteers: 5
*All students receiving SSL hours must pre-register*Individual and family volunteers can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks and partner organizations! - Children under 14 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian.- Students must register with their name to receive SSL hours.- All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours. Forms are provided at the cleanup.- This opportunity is not eligible for court-ordered service.- To add volunteers to a family group send us an email.- Wear clothes that can get dirty and shoes that can potentially get wet. Bags and gloves are provided.Note: When an event fills up, it disappears from the schedule. Cleanups will be added throughout the season, so check back often!For questions contact: volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group
Brookside Gardens is seeking Volunteer Camp Counselors for the Summer of 2026. Volunteers will assist with daily set-up, camp activities, and help supervise campers.Volunteers must be available for one full week of the camp. Camp dates below:Summer Science Camp Dates: July 6 - July 10Volunteer shift: 8am-4pm Camper ages: 9 to 11Garden Investigators Camp Dates: July 20 - July 24Volunteer shift: 8am-4pmCamper ages: 6 to 8 Climate Action Camp Dates: August 3 - August 7Volunteer shift: 8am-4pm Camper ages: 11 to 14 Art Adventures Camp Dates: August 17 - August 21Volunteer shift: 8am-4pmCamper ages: 9 to 11We will be in touch after you fill out an application to discuss the position and next steps.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning
Job Type: Short-term (1-8 weeks)
As a volunteer camp counselor, you'll assist staff in supervising children and leading activities. It's a great way to earn SSL hours while gaining experience working with kids, and it's a lot of fun!
Check out this year's list of camps to see which topic fits your schedule and interests:
Week 1: June 22 - June 26Mission: Possible Spy Camp *new*Week 2: June 29 - July 2 (4 days)Animal Neighbors Preschool Camp (half-day)Week 3: July 6 - July 10Creek Explorers CampWeek 4: July 13 - July 17Wonderful Water Preschool Camp (half-day)Week 5: July 20 - July 24Junior Naturalist CampWeek 6: July 27 - July 31Bugs & Butterflies Preschool Camp (half-day)Regular camps meet for a full day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 4pmPreschool camps meet for only a half-day, and volunteer hours are 8:30am to 12:30pm.See Duties and Requirements below for a complete program description of each camp week.
Apply Now!There are a limited number of positions and they fill quickly. The position closes when full. Apply now to get an early interview date!*SSL Forms will be signed after camp week is completed*
Volunteer Type: Adult, Youth, Student Service Learning
Like being outside, especially in the summer? Do you enjoy teaching and working with kids? Join the Camp Counselor team to help make nature camps a magical experiences for young children of various ages!Meadowside Nature Center is looking for volunteers to serve as Camp Counselors. This service opportunity is eligible for Student Service Learning hours.What do volunteer Camp Counselors do?Volunteer Camp Counselors assist staff in supervising children and leading activities. Duties include:
Volunteer Weekend Trail Workday projects are a great way to support one of Montgomery Parks most popular facilities.The minimum age to volunteer is 15 years old, however 13 & 14 year old's may volunteer if an adult family member participates with them. All Volunteer Trail Workdays are SSL approved.Click on Job Details (if showing) below and then Duties and Responsibilities to learn more. Click on the Schedule tab to find a date and time that works for you. If there is no Schedule tab, we do not have any workdays at this time. If you would like to get on a mailing list for future workdays, click on Apply.
Minimum age of volunteers: 13
**This link is for Weed Warrior Event registration. If interested in training to become a Certified Weed Warrior, please visit this webpage for more information. **A variety of non-native, invasive plant species are present in Montgomery Parks. By their nature, these plants can take over an area quickly and threaten our native plant communities and the wildlife that depends on them.Join one of our Weed Warrior workday events to learn how you can help control non-native, invasive plants and preserve the health of our parks! Instruction and tools will be provided. Events are held in parks throughout the county and are led by volunteer Weed Warrior Supervisors and/or park staff. See event description for exact locations, times and meeting points.Each volunteer must register separately with their own account.Most events are for ages 16+. For events that allow younger children, all volunteers 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered, responsible adult. How to register
Minimum age of volunteers: 12
