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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!
Background check required: No
Minimum age of volunteers: 14
Volunteer Type: Scout
Job Type: Event (1-7 days), Short-term (1-8 weeks)
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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); 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 301-495-2474.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!When applying, choose the GROUP application with the Leader Contact information. Volunteer Group Leaders must be 18 or older, but group ages can range from 5 on up, depending upon the project.
Minimum age of volunteers: 5
Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout, Corporate
Job Type: Event (1-7 days)
Heritage Days is an exciting time to see many of the historic sites in Montgomery County. On June 28th, visitors will tour the restored, post-Civil War log cabin from the African American community of Jonesville and explore the Harper family history through hands-on activities and tours. Volunteers will help our staff with:
Minimum age of volunteers: 16
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning, Group
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+)
Do you enjoy chatting with people about fun facts, animals and plants, cool experiences to explore, science, and arts and culture? Consider employing your power of positive persuasion as a Nature Center Host!Nature Center Hosts are the first face a guest will see when they visit the nature center, and set the tone for their experience with the nature in and outside of the center. Volunteers in this role regularly interact with people as a welcoming and warm greeter; a resource for purposeful information; and a bridge to the Park's exhibits, flora and fauna, and staff. They also help to maintain a welcoming environment by keeping exhibits tidy and offering nature-based pop-up activities for guests to enjoy.The role:
Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months), Long-term (6 months+)
Spend your summer in a beautiful outdoor setting while learning about native wildflowers, park stewardship, and habitat restoration. Volunteers will work together as a team remove invasive weeds, plant native wildflowers, and tend to the Locust Grove gardens and trails.This program is designed specifically for teens ages 14 to 17. Sign up to attend one week or all. No prior experience required - just a willingness to work outdoors in the shade on warm summer days!This is a PHONE FREE program. Participants will have a secure place to store their phones during the program and will receive them back at the end of the day. A staff member with a cell phone will accompany them at all times in case of emergencies.
Participants should bring a bagged lunch and reusable water bottle. A cooler will be provided to store lunches that need refrigeration. Lunch break included in the time allotted.
Volunteer Type: Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout
Job Type: Seasonal (2-6 months)
