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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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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.
Volunteer Docent | Tour Guide recruitment for Oakley Cabin and Kingsley Schoolhouse.
Minimum age of volunteers: 16
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout
Volunteer Docent Training Kingsley Schoolhouse.Docents will have training before and then practice during opening day.
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Garden Day event.Volunteers will assist guests with making seed bombs and mini take-home plants, and assisting guests with garden-related questions.Open to ages 14 and older.SSL forms will be provided.
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
Volunteer Docent Training for Oakley Cabin.Volunteers will learn to set up and practice hosting tours.
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!
Minimum age of volunteers: 12
Homeschool Days in May is an exciting time to experience History in the Parks at our historic sites. At the Harper Cabin step back in time and learn about reconstruction era in Maryland for emancipated Black/African Americans. Participate in hands-on activities and tours. Volunteers will help our staff with setting up and taking down the site and assist our guests during the event.Click on Job Details and Duties and Requirements to get more information.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group
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
Homeschool Days in May is an exciting time to experience History in the Parks at our historic sites. At the Kingsley Schoolhouse step back in time and learn a 1920's lesson in a one room schoolhouse. Participate in hands-on activities and tours. Volunteers will help our staff with setting up and taking down the site and assist our guests during the event.Click on Job Details and Duties and Requirements to get more information.
Homeschool Days in May is an exciting time to experience History in the Parks at our historic sites. At the Oakley Cabin step back in time and learn about reconstruction era in Maryland for emancipated Black/African Americans. Participate in hands-on activities and tours. Volunteers will help our staff with setting up and taking down the site and assist our guests during the event.Click on Job Details and Duties and Requirements to get more information.
Help Montgomery Park's Grown@Pope program produce multiple food crops to assist in the effort to supply and address food insecurities among the county population. The Crop Production Aide volunteer will support the horticultural staff with the implementation of a crop program at Pope Farm Nursery.We are looking for volunteers that can work a 2 to 4 hour shift during the week, between the hours of 8am and 12pm, that can help on a regular basis.The Crop Production Aide helps throughout the season. They assist with 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. The Crop Production Aide works outdoors using various garden tools, in all sorts of weather conditionThis work can be physically demanding, but it provides volunteers the opportunity to work "behind-the-scenes" of the county parks with a knowledgeable, professional horticultural staff.Once you apply someone will be in touch to discuss the position further and to see if this will be a good match!See Duties and Requirements for more details.Minimum age: 18
Background check required: Yes
Minimum age of volunteers: 18
Volunteer Type: Adult
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months)
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
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*
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**
Volunteer your creativity in service of animal ambassadors at Meadowside Nature Center! Each day, birds of prey are provided enrichment. These are opportunities for an animal to flex their natural behaviors, such as tearing, shredding, sensing novel scents or colors, hopping, or flying. Enrichment can come in the form of a keeper working with a bird or in an object with treats hidden inside. These objects are crafted by hand out of recyclables and decorated with animal-safe materials and can take many shapes and sizes. Keepers go through 100s of them a month. This is where you come in.Come join Meadowside staff in a group crafting session to create animal enrichment objects for owls, hawks, and a vulture. It''ll be a real HOOT of a time!Two offeringsSaturday, March 8 at 12-1:30pmSaturday, April 19 at 1-2:30pmEligibilityIndividual and family volunteers can join this volunteer event. Children must be 8 years old or older. This event is SSL eligible for volunteers 14 and older.
Minimum age of volunteers: 8
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+)
Parkland managed by Montgomery Parks makes up more than 10% of Montgomery County's land and serves as the County's "backyard". It is also home to upwards of 14 frog and toad species, each of which can be recognized by unique breeding calls made at wetlands and other aquatic habitats!Volunteer FrogWatch Community Scientists will receive training and special permission to monitor for calling frogs at natural, created, and enhanced aquatic habitats on parkland at night in order to extend the reach of the biological monitoring, stormwater management, and environmental review programs managed by staff. *CLICK ON DUTIES AND REQUIRMENTS TO LEARN MORE*TIME COMMITMENT: Perform monitoring AT LEAST once a month (but hopefully more) in designated park areas from March through August. Monitoring visits are conducted in the evening (at least 30 minutes after sunset) and can take as little as 15 minutes! Volunteers will be fully trained on protocols before monitoring and will have opportunities to join Park Naturalists and Maryland Master Naturalist volunteers on monitoring visits each month.Participants may also volunteer to canvas parkland during the day (year-round) to locate and assist with registering trail-accessible wetlands and additional frog listening locations. This is not eligible for SSL hours. Family groups are welcome, but only those 18 and older, and who have registered and completed training will be considered an official Montgomery Parks' Frogwatch Volunteer.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family
Volunteers are needed to help maintain the beautiful Black Hill Discovery Center Display Gardens. These include: a rain garden/hummingbird garden; a raised-bed butterfly garden; a raised-bed pollinator garden; a fern garden; a Monarch Waystation garden; a log garden; and garden areas around a small pond. Volunteers work as a group Tuesday mornings for a couple of hours, beginning May 6th and ending September 30. Gardening experience is preferred, but not required. Training will be offered.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+)
Montgomery County Planning Department is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For 95 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning, and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide county-wide planning functions including long range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.orgDiversity StatementM-NCPPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation. We are seeking an intern who is working towards their graduate degree in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development; or a retiree looking for a challenge!The HR Volunteer Intern will be working with the Human Resources Manager assisting with managing the life cycle of a training program. This person will also help create a facilitator database, monitor the Department's projected training goals, assist with the mentoring program and Planning University Leadership Institute, assist with managing the department's learning management system and provide content and monitor the Department's training webpage.Training will be provided by the Department's Recruiter and the Human Resources Manager.
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Intern
*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.
