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Join us in a volunteer park cleanup at Black Hill Discovery Center. Help us beautify your community green spaces, keep litter out of our streams, and protect the wildlife at the Black Hill Regional Park. 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 14 and under. Please register one or both parents and e-mail katie.festa@montgomeryparks.org to rsvp for younger children.Groups are also welcome! Interested groups should email katie.festa@montgomeryparks.orgApproved for SSL hours - Registration is required!
Minimum age of volunteers: 3
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
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*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
Background check required: No
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group
The Montgomery Parks Stream Striders volunteer program is accepting applications! Stream Striders lead cleanups and educate participants about watersheds, litter, and sustainability. Applications are open for adult volunteers interested in leadership, education, & community service at their local parks and trails.How do I become a Stream Strider?1. Apply here2. Volunteer at 2 cleanups3. Complete background screening4. Complete Stream Striders E-course5. Co-lead a cleanup!QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be 18 years+- Complete a background check with Montgomery Parks - Follow park protocols and safety measures - Ability to work with a variety of groups in a leadership position - Ability to present information and educate others- Able to walk outdoors for up to 3 hours in a variety of trail surfaces and weather conditions (not including severe weather)- Must be comfortable accessing areas off trail & in streamsCOMMITMENT: - Minimum of two cleanups per year- Scheduling is flexible!VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:- Improve the water quality at your local stream- Strong resume builder, long-term opportunity to build your leadership skills- Work with volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities- Access to stream/nature workshops happening in our parks- Earn service credit toward your program/course (verification letters available)- Volunteer on a flexible scheduleQuestions?volunteercleanups@montgomeryparks.org
Background check required: Yes
Minimum age of volunteers: 18
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Intern
Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)
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
Our Volunteer Hosts are stationed in the Black Hill Discovery Center lobby on weekends (Friday thru Sunday), where they welcome and answer questions from the public, check people in for nature programs, assist Naturalist Staff, and answer telephone calls. They may occasionally help with office work, computer work, program preparation, and exhibits. We are looking for volunteer hosts that are people-oriented, enjoy sharing the joys of nature, and would be great representatives for Black Hill Nature Programs and Montgomery Parks!This is a long-term volunteer opportunity and we are looking for someone who can help out for at least 3 months regularly.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+)
