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*If you or anyone in your household are sick, waiting for Covid test results, and/or have tested positive for Covid (regardless of vaccination status) you are not eligible to volunteer at this time.*Help us celebrate International Mud Day at the Woodstock Equestrian Park in Beallsville. Festival guests will get to play in multiple mud pits, create mud art, play in our mud pie kitchen, and enjoy food and music. All of this is made possible by park staff and volunteers like you!Training, snacks, and breaks will be provided. This will be outside work, rain or shine. 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.**THIS IS Student Service Learning APPROVED!** Sign-up by clicking on Job Details, and/or the the Apply button - someone will be back to you with more details after we see your application. **Please, only apply if you can be there for the whole 6-hour shift!**
Background check required: No
Minimum age of volunteers: 12
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
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*If you or anyone in your household are sick, waiting for Covid test results, and/or have tested positive for Covid (regardless of vaccination status) you are not eligible to volunteer at this time.*Help us with post-event cleanup for International Mud Day at the Woodstock Equestrian Park in Beallsville.Breaks will be provided. This will be outside work, rain or shine. We are looking for volunteers to assist with equiptment breakdown, they all do require the ability to work on uneven ground.**THIS IS Student Service Learning APPROVED!** Sign-up by clicking on Job Details, and/or the Apply button - someone will be back to you with more details after we see your application. **Please, only apply if you can be there for the whole 3-hour shift!**
*Notice: All volunteers must show proof of being fully vaccinated*Locust Grove Nature Center is a great place for you to do your Eagle Scout service project! We are currently seeking Eagle Scout candidates for various projects: Building exhibits and new features for park visitors, trail and habitat restoration, and more!*If you or anyone in your household have recently tested positive for Covid (regardless of vaccination status) you are not eligible to volunteer at this time*
Minimum age of volunteers: 14
Volunteer Type: Scout
Job Type: Short-term (1-8 weeks)
*If you or anyone in your household are sick, waiting for Covid test results, and/or have tested positive for Covid (regardless of vaccination status) you are not eligible to volunteer at this time*Montgomery Parks can be a great place for you to do your Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award projects!Although sometimes Park Staff have projects in mind, the number of applicants far outnumbers them. It is often up to the scout to find a suitable project. We suggest you 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. The scout will then be responsible for good communication with Park Staff, and completing the project in a timely manner.Sign up here and someone will be in touch soon to discuss the project with you!
Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Short-term (1-8 weeks)
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, emailing parksvolunteers@montgomeryparks.org, 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!(If applying, fill out the GROUP application - it's much shorter!)
Minimum age of volunteers: 8
Are you in search of a volunteer opportunity where you can unleash your passion for nature and inspire others? Look no further than the Weekend Program Naturalist Aide role at the captivating Black Hill Visitor Center! As a Naturalist Aide, you will be crucial in preparing, setting up, executing, and cleaning up our engaging hands-on nature programs designed for individuals and families on weekends. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who possess a deep love for learning and a genuine desire to share their wisdom about the wonders of nature. And as an extra treat, you'll have the pleasure of collaborating on our exciting and imaginative programs, adding fun and creativity to your volunteering experience!
Background check required: Yes
Minimum age of volunteers: 16
Volunteer Type: Adult, Student Service Learning
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months)
