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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.
Background check required: No
Minimum age of volunteers: 13
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
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**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
Friendly helpers are needed at our Spring Eye Spy Train ride in Cabin John Regional Park this April!The train will be running Saturdays and Sundays in April, and daily during the MCPS Spring Break (April 14-21, 2025). There will be two shifts each day: 9:15am-1:00pm or 1:00pm -4:45pm.**Please only sign up for one shift per day!**Schedule: If you forgot the dates/times you signed up, please follow this link to Log In and click on View Your Schedule.Where to check-in: Please enter from the Westlake Drive entrance and proceed straight ahead, passing the dog park. You will find the Cabin John Train Station ahead, where you will check in at our party room.If arriving from the Tuckerman entrance, walk on the path to the left and continue past ''Porky the litter-Eating Pig" display.Hours: You should show up 15 minutes before your shift for orientation and assignment.What to Wear: Please wear something clean and family friendly. Bring a coat if you think it will be chilly! Contact Richard Ross at email ID: Richard.Ross@montgomeryparks.org or call 301-765-8670. If there is an emergency, you can call his cell at 240-972-5041Cancellations: Our train will not be able to run if it's raining or even if the tracks are wet! Check our website to see if we are open or call the office 301-765-8670. If for some reason YOU must cancel, let us know as soon as possible so we can find a replacement. Contact us during normal business hours, 301-495-2504, before 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Student Service Learning (SSL) Participants: This event is approved as a Student Service Learning experience. Make sure to sign in and out with a Manager on Duty when you arrive and depart. Commitment: We really appreciate the generous donation of your time. Your participation is vital, and we are counting on you to come through! This means arriving on time, staying your shift or cancelling as far ahead of time as you can so we can find a replacement for you. Without you we could not host this wonderful event!Thank You! We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience and that you will find volunteering to be rewarding enough to join us again.
Minimum age of volunteers: 14
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning
Job Type: Short-term (1-8 weeks)
Friendly helpers are needed at our Spring Eye Spy Train ride in Wheaton Regional Park this April!The train will be running Saturdays and Sundays in April, and daily during the MCPS Spring Break (April 14-21, 2025). There will be two shifts each day: 9:15am-1:15pm or 12:45pm -4:45pm.**Please only sign up for one shift per day!**Minimum age is 14 and older (no exceptions!).For more information and to sign-up, click on Job Details, then Duties & Requirements, and then Schedule (or Calendar) to see available shift times and dates.Schedule: If you forgot the dates/times you signed up, please follow this link to Log In and click on View Your Schedule.Where to check-in: Please enter the park from the Shorefield Road entrance, off of Georgia Avenue. You can park or be dropped off near the top of the parking lot and check in at the train station ticket window.Hours: You should show up 15 minutes before your shift for orientation and assignment.What to Wear: Please wear something clean and family friendly. Bring a coat if you think it will be chilly! Contact Person: Ty-Riek Henry tyriek.henry@montgomeryparks.org or call 301-563-7545. For emergency, call (301) 905-3072.Cancellations: Our train will not be able to run if it's raining or even if the tracks are wet! Check our website to see if we are open or call the office 301-563-7545. If for some reason YOU must cancel, let us know as soon as possible so we can find a replacement. Contact us during normal business hours, 301-495-2504, before 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Student Service Learning (SSL) Participants: This event is approved as a Student Service Learning experience. Make sure to sign in and out with a Manager on Duty when you arrive and depart. Commitment: We really appreciate the generous donation of your time. Your participation is vital, and we are counting on you to come through! This means arriving on time, staying your shift or cancelling as far ahead of time as you can so we can find a replacement for you. Without you we could not host this wonderful event!Thank You! We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience and that you will find volunteering to be rewarding enough to join us again.
We need your help at Black Hill Regional Park and Discovery Center!Join us for a variety of projects which can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours or come out to help just because it feels good to volunteer!Projects will include meadow clean-ups, trash pick-ups, invasive plant pulls, garden work and much more. Click on the "schedule" tab to see all upcoming dates and projects to sign up for!Sign up and get your friends to sign up too! Open to all ages - no younger than 6, please! - but volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult!
Minimum age of volunteers: 6
Earth Day is a celebration of the planet that we call home. Please join us in celebrating Earth Day by helping to clean up Black Hill Regional Park for people and wildlife to enjoy. Whether you are looking for SSL hours or just want to spend the day giving back, you won't believe how good it feels to be a good steward! Parents must accompany children 13 and under. Groups are also welcome! Interested groups should email katie.festa@montgomeryparks.orgApproved for SSL hours - Registration is required!
Minimum age of volunteers: 3
Agricultural History Farm Park is looking for volunteers to help with the Farm Park's 1st annual Homeschool Tailgate Day! Homeschool Tailgate Day will bring together local farms, businesses, experts, and organizations, the event will offer students hands-on experiences, interactive activities, and career exploration in agriculture and environmental fields.Volunteers will assist the AHFP Staff with programs and activities. We are looking for outgoing and friendly people, and while all jobs are not physically demanding, they all do require the ability to work on uneven ground.The shift is from 10am-4pm. All volunteers have the opportunity to take lunch and other breaks throughout the day in shifts, but will need to bring a packed lunch. **THIS IS Student Service Learning APPROVED!****Please, only apply if you can be there for the whole 6.5 hour shift!**Children that are 12 or 13 can only volunteer if a parent is also registered as a volunteer!
Montgomery Park's is hosting our annual All-Anglers Fishing Rodeo this May! Children of all abilities between the ages of 3-15 will be learning to fish at our accessible pond with volunteers to highlight Military Appreciation Month!On this special day, volunteers with fishing experience will help children with physical or developmental disabilities learn how to fish.Shift is from 6:00 am to 12:30 pm, Volunteers will help with setting up and breaking down the site, greeting participants and directing them to the various activities. We need fish counters & weigh-in monitors as well!To learn more, click on Duties and Requirements, and then click on Schedule or Calendar to sign-up. Children that are 14 can only volunteer if a parent/guardian is also registered as a volunteer!If you cannot volunteer for the whole day, contact Jennene Blakely jennene.blakely@montgomeryparks.org SSL Approved
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning
Montgomery Park's Grown@Pope program strengthens food security in the county and provides families with fresh produce grown on parkland. Grown@Pope Workdays are for individuals or groups that would like to come in for 1 to 3 days this season to help with daily tasks. Workday dates and times will be arranged with the program manager, after you apply. If you're interested in commiting more time to this program, please consider signing up for the Crop Production Aide position instead!Workdays are scheduled for 2-to-4-hour shift during the week, between the hours of 8am and 2pm (but usually in the morning). Volunteers will assist with planting summer crops and maintaining the garden. They will work alongside staff to cultivate crops to be donated to food assistance providers across Montgomery County. The work includes clearing debris from the garden, planting seeds as needed, monitoring crops upon emergence, pruning and thinning crop plants as needed, rotation (turning) of larger crops, adding mulch and compost to garden beds and harvesting crops when they are ready to go! Instruction and tools will be provided.For Individuals, the program manager will send you a list of dates and times to choose from. Families are welcome, but children 15 and under must be supervised by their 18 years+ guardian on a one-to-one ratio. You must be 16 or older to volunteer on your own. SSL Approved!For Groups, this is a great opportunity for team building and learning new skills with your friends, co-workers or any other type of group. After applying the program manager will be in touch to discuss all of the details. Be sure to register as a GROUP on the volunteer application, as the group leader.Minimum age: 16
Minimum age of volunteers: 16
Locust Grove Nature Center is looking for volunteer camp counselors that are passionate about sharing their love of the great outdoors!
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 23 - 27 **FULLAnimal Neighbors Preschool Camp (Half-Day)Week 2: July 7 - July 11LOST! Wilderness Survival CampWeek 3: July 14 - 18 **FULLBugs & Butterflies Preschool Camp (Half-DayWeek 4: July 21 - 25Junior Naturalist CampWeek 5: July 28 - August 1Wonderful Water Preschool Camp (Half-Day)Week 6: August 4 - 8Creek Explorers CampRegular 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 after clicking Job Details 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*
Background check required: Yes
Volunteer Type: Adult, Youth, Student Service Learning
Meadowside Nature Center is looking for Volunteer Camp Counselors for the Summer 2025 season. This recruitment is for:~*Wet & Wild Rock Creek Camp*~ Dates: Mon Jul 7 to Fri Jul 11Camp time: 9am-3:30pmVolunteer shift: 8:30am-4pmCamper ages: 6-10 years oldWhat do Volunteer Camp Counselors do?Volunteer Camp Counselors (VCCs) assist staff in supervising children and leading activities. It's a great way to earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours while gaining experience working with kids, and it's a lot of fun!Apply to two camps at Meadowside!For each camp, two volunteers will be selected as lead camp counselors, and two others will be selected to serve as a substitute. Substitutes are on-call in case a camp counselors calls out sick. We encourage applicants to apply for two camps, ensuring you will be assigned to at least one.Mark your calendar for training!Volunteers are required to attend a training. It will be scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at 10am-2pmTo see a complete description of this camp, click Job Details and then select the tab for Duties and Requirements. Apply Now! **SSL Forms will be signed and emailed to you after your scheduled camp weeks are completed**
Work with your team to remove trash & litter at a private park cleanup! This application is for groups that do not need SSL forms. We ask for a two weeks notice before your cleanup. Group types include:
Minimum age of volunteers: 18
Saturday, April 26 from 9:30am to 2:30pm.Brookside Gardens is celebrating Earth Month on April 26. We will be exploring the science and art of sustainability through child-driven projects, plantings, and activities.We are seeking engaging volunteers to assist with children's activity booths and interact with the public. Volunteers must be available for the whole five-hour shift. Lunch included.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning
Montgomery Parks Agricultural History Farm Park provides a variety of historic, as well as present day, farm education programs for the public. A variety of animals live on the Farm to support the interpretive programs and enhance the visitor experience. These may include goats, pigs, chickens, and ducks. Each of these animals has special needs and is cared for daily through the support of trained Farm Animal Caretaker volunteers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Examples of important duties, include:Weekly:Change the bedding of all animals.Ensure biosecurity of stalls and animal housing areas.Maintain animal accountability records.Daily:Feed and water animals.Clean troughs and water buckets.Rake barn, pasture, and stall areas.IMPORTANT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to:Treat animals with appropriate care and respect.Work comfortably with many different types of farm animals.Communicate and work well with Park Staff and Farm visitors.To learn more about the animals and share this knowledge with the public.Work independently.Follow directions with accuracy and attention to detail.ORIENTATION AND TRAINING:Orientation and Training will be provided by supervisor and/or additional staff, including safety, call-in policy, site orientation and introduction to other staff and volunteers. Will include training on animal care, emergency procedures, customer relations and other topics as required.Training provided for equipment; must demonstrate proficiency.AUTHORITY:Volunteers will have access to secure animal pens and feed. May be allowed to use off road vehicle (cart) to move between animal sites with feed and supplies.BENEFITS:Volunteers may be recognized for their contributions in various ways, including recognition events, shirts and name tags, access to training and programming, and learning from specialists.Onsite contact person: Edward Trey (301-563-7535 or 301-672-4713)
Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)
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
*Looking for skilled ice skaters only!* Cabin John Ice Rink provides a variety of ice skating programs for the public. Children can learn to skate and improve their skills through the group lessons we offer. Ice Skating Instructional Assistants provide the extra hands necessary to provide high quality instruction and improve student success and enthusiasm for this wonderful sport. Under the supervision of the Cabin John Ice Skating Director, Instructional Assistants are assigned to help Group Lesson Instructors in the "Learn to Skate" program, which include lessons, clinics, and camps. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to an entire skating season, and are between the ages of 14 and 17.For more details, please click on Duties and Requirements.
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months)
**Looking for skilled ice skaters only!*(Please be prepared to share your past and present skating history including, skating level, test level, and any other skating experience you may have)Wheaton Ice Arena provides a variety of ice skating programs for the public. Adults and children can learn to skate and improve their skills through a variety of group lessons offered at the arena. Ice Skating Instructional Assistants provide the extra hands necessary to provide high quality instruction and improve student success and enthusiasm for this wonderful sport. Under the supervision of the Wheaton Ice Skating Director, Instructional Assistants are assigned to help group lesson instructors in the arena's "Learn to Skate" program, which include lessons, clinics, and camps.We are looking for volunteers that can commit to an entire skating season.For more details, please click on Duties and Requirements.
*All students receiving SSL hours must pre-register*Individual and family volunteers can join a cleanup hosted by Montgomery Parks staff and volunteers! - 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
Thinking of going back to school -- in the early 1900s? Want to learn about the history of early education in one room schoolhouses in Montgomery County? Share your love of history and become a tour guide at the historic one-room Kingsley Schoolhouse in Little Bennett Regional Park. The school is furnished as it was in the 1920s in a beautiful rural setting. Help visitors learn what school was like in the past! The schoolhouse is open the first Sunday of each month, April through October.FREE two-part training provided for new volunteers, dates to be shared after placement.
Join a team of caring individuals and learn more about native wildflowers. Help us tend the Locust Grove Nature Center gardens and trails with tasks such as weeding, watering, mulching, and pruning. Beautiful gardens appeal to park visitors and wildlife alike!Sign up to attend every session, just one, or a few. Learn about native plants from our lead gardener as you work. Some experience preferred, but not required.Alternate Tuesdays from 10:30am - 12pm.Session dates:April 8April 22May 6May 20June 3June 17
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
