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*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
Background check required: No
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
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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.
Background check required: Yes
Minimum age of volunteers: 18
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+)
Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)
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 (March 28th - April 6th, 2026). 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 (March 28 - April 6, 2026). 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.
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
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
