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We are looking for Volunteers interested in becoming trail stewards by performing quarterly trail inspections (plus after major storm events) and light maintenance work on assigned natural surface trail segments in Montgomery Parks. Your trail inspection reports and light maintenance work alerts us of safety and maintenance needs and greatly improves the overall trail network.
Background check required: No
Minimum age of volunteers: 18
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+)
Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)
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Montgomery Park's is hosting its first All-Anglers Fishing Rodeo. Children of all abilities between the ages of 3-15 will be learning to fish at our accessible pond with veteran volunteers to highlight Military Appreciation Month!We need experienced volunteers to help children with physical or developmental disabilities learn how to fish on this special day. Volunteers will also help us with setting up and breaking down the site, greeting participants and directing them to the various activities. We also need fish counters & weigh-in monitors.To learn more, click on Duties and Requirements, and then click on Schedule or Calendar to sign-up. This event is in alignment with all County Covid-19 protocols. Mask wearing and social distancing will be mandatory.
Minimum age of volunteers: 21
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
Thanks for thinking of Montgomery Parks as a place for your Eagle Scout project! Sometimes we have ideas for potential Eagle projects, but the number of Eagle candidates far outnumbers them. We often ask the scout to find a suitable project. Choose a park location that is convenient to you and explore the area to see what 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, stick to a schedule and are hardworkers!
Minimum age of volunteers: 14
Volunteer Type: Scout
Montgomery Parks natural surface trails offers great project opportunities for Eagle Scouts! If you would like to perform your Eagle Scout project repairing and constructing a natural surface trail please click on the job details button below and apply.
Minimum age of volunteers: 15
Volunteer Type: Youth, Scout
Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Short-term (1-8 weeks)
April is Earth Month! Individuals and families are welcome to join a Montgomery Parks hosted cleanup. Please note that when events fill up, they do disappear from the schedule.Dates and locations include:· April 2, Glenmont Local Park (PAST)· April 5, Magruder Branch Stream Valley Park (PAST)· April 10, Jones Mill Rd Park (PAST)· April 16, Paint Branch Stream/White Oak (FULL)· April 24, Brookside Gardens (FULL)· April 24, McKenney Hills Neighborhood Park · April 28, Wheaton Claridge Local Park (FULL)All cleanups are pre-approved for SSL hours. Children under 14 years old must have a registered parent/guardian with them. **Every individual must pre-register/fill out an application, to participate, including parents/guardians.**Please review all Covid 19 requirements and CDC guidelines.Current Covid Requirements for Volunteers:All volunteers must submit Montgomery Parks COVID-19 waivers.- When signing up on this site, it will give adults volunteers the option to electronically submit waivers.- Volunteers under 18 years old must print the waiver in the application and have a parent/guardian sign by hand, and submit the form at the cleanup event.Safety/CDC guidelines:- Volunteers must bring and wear a mask- Volunteers must keep AT LEAST 6 feet apart from volunteers outside of their household.- If you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, do not come to the cleanup.- Wash hands before and after the cleanup.To register for one of these cleanup dates, click Job Details, and then the Schedule tab, review cleanup details, and click "sign up".For questions contact: Valeria.Espinoza@montgomeryparks.org
Minimum age of volunteers: 12
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning
Our local watershed partners are looking for volunteers to help out this Earth Month. Individuals and families can celebrate by joining one or more of these organizations by helping out at one of their many events, including cleanups. Click on any of names below to find out more, and to sign up for their events on their websites. Watershed Groups in Montgomery County:Friends of Cabin John CreekFriends of Sligo CreekLittle Falls Watershed AllianceMuddy Branch AllianceNeighbors of Northwest Branch Watershed Organizations in the DC area:Anacostia Watershed SocietyRock Creek ConservancyPlease follow all Covid 19 requirements and CDC guidelines!
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
Scout troops, corporate groups, student groups, and community organizations can schedule a private group cleanup event. Work with your team to remove trash & litter from our Parks! All groups must follow the current Covid 19 Requirements and Park Safety Guidelines. Group leaders can submit one application on behalf of their group (select "group"). We prefer at least two weeks notice before your cleanup, but as long as you let us know about your project we will do our best to support your efforts! Please keep in mind that groups do need a permit for any group service projects in parks. Current Covid Requirements:All volunteers must submit Montgomery Parks COVID-19 waivers.- Group leaders must have all volunteers submit a signed waiver then compile them and send to Valeria Espinoza.- If you have volunteers under 18 years old, make sure their parent/guardian signs by hand.Maintain group sizes at 10 volunteers per adult supervisor, with a maximum of 30 total participants.- Your volunteers must pre-register with you (no drop-ins).- You may have a check-in sheet that only you touch or use a mobile device.- Send us your final volunteer rosterSafety/CDC guidelines - Volunteers must bring and wear a mask- Volunteers must keep AT LEAST 6 feet apart from volunteers outside of their household.- Anyone feeling sick or in recent contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, may not come to the cleanup.Organize YOUR Group Cleanup!What we'll need:1. Cleanup date and times2. Cleanup location (Find a park near you!)3. Estimated group size and age range4. Would you like a Parks Cleanup Supply Kit? Kits include trash bags, recycle bags, and work gloves.5. Any questions, comments or special requests. I'm here to help!*Eligible for SSL HOURS*Children under 14 years old must have a parent/guardian with them
Minimum age of volunteers: 5
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); Trail Projects (building or restoring natural surface paths); 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, or just give us a call at 301-495-2504.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!(Make sure you fill out the GROUP application - it's much shorter!)
Minimum age of volunteers: 8
Enjoy meeting new people and sharing your love of history? Bring history to life as a Henson Ambassador!Travel around the region introducing audiences to the Rev. Josiah Henson and his extraordinary journey from slavery to freedom.Share upcoming plans for the new Josiah Henson Museum opening in 2020. Learn all about Rev. Henson and the Museum project in our free training classes.
Background check required: Yes
Minimum age of volunteers: 16
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning
Want to share your love of history? 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 training provided.
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months)
Weekend Volunteer Trail Workday projects are a great way to support one of Montgomery Parks most popular facilities. By participating in a volunteer group trail maintenance or construction project you will be helping improve the natural surface trail network for all to enjoy. The minimum age to volunteer is 15 years old, however 13 & 14 year olds may volunteer if an adult family member participates with them. All Volunteer Trail Workdays are SSL approved.*Due to Covid-19 virus group volunteer trail workdays are postponed until further notice. By applying below I will add you to the bi-annual email list to receive an email with the upcoming season's scheduled dates.*
Minimum age of volunteers: 13
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 workdays to learn how you can help control non-native, invasive plants and preserve the health of our parks! Instruction and tools will be provided. Workdays are held in parks throughout the county and are led by volunteer Weed Warrior Supervisors and/or park staff. To find out about upcoming workdays, visit the Montgomery Parks' Event Calendar. Under "Filter by category" click on the "Weed Warrior" button to see our events.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning, Group, Corporate
