Volunteer with the Naperville Park District
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Serve your community with your time and talents! The Naperville Park District relies on many different kinds of volunteers throughout the year to make its programs and events successful. If you are looking for an opportunity to get involved in the community, please consider volunteering with us.Volunteering with the Park District is a great way to meet and socialize with others, share your expertise, help fellow community members - and have fun!
Please access our Volunteer Handbook for complete information on our programs.
Naperville Park District Volunteer Handbook
How to volunteer:
Prospective volunteers are required to fill out the online volunteer application. Please follow these three steps.
1st step is to complete the student or adult application. Hold your cursor over the word application below in the next paragraph, then click to open the portal.
2nd step is to print, complete and sign the background check form for the DCFS. Then return this form to the Volunteer Manager
3rd step email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your volunteer selection. Include the name of the event, date and time of the shift you are requesting.
3rd step email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your volunteer selection. Include the name of the event, date and time of the shift you are requesting.
Students (17 and under)
Adults (18 and up)
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All applicants must complete
Volunteer Opportunities
*All questions regarding volunteer opportunities please contact Lynnette Hoole at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 630-848-3606
Fort Hill Activity Center Kids' Night Out
When: Friday's for the following dates, 4 - 6 volunteers should arrive by 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
unless otherwise noted.
March 15, 2019 Luck of the Irish FILLED
Who: Four to six volunteers unless otherwise noted. Ages 14 to adult
Where: Fort Hill Activity Centre, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL
What: Volunteers will assist staff with the activities planned for the young children. There are
aprons available for volunteers needing them.
Soccer Bag Assembly
When: Monday, Feb 18th 10:00 am - 12 noon
Where: Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL.
Who: Four volunteers per day, ages 14 years to adult
What: These volunteers will help assemble soccer bags for the upcoming spring season. Training and supervision will be provide the day of.
Soccer Coaches Meetings
When: Sunday, March 10th 10 am - 12 noon 1st shift
12 noon - 4 pm 2nd shift
Monday, March 11th 6 pm - 8 pm 3rd shift
Where: Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL
Who: 5 volunteers per shift, ages 14 to adult or ages 12/13 with parent volunteer
What: 1st shift: Volunteers will set up for the meetings, move soccer bags, t shirts etc.
2nd shift: Volunteers will monitor area and hand out bags to volunteer coaches after program presentation.
3rd shift: Volunteers will monitor area and hand out bags to volunteer coaches and clean up at the end.
Senior Bingo
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 21, 2019 12:00-2:45 p.m. FILLED
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019 12:00-2:45 p.m. FILLED
Thursday, Mar 21, 2019 12:00-2:45 p.m. FILLED
Where: Alfred Rubin Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL Community Hall (upper level)
Who: 2-3 volunteers ages 16 years to adult
What: Volunteers will assist in the set up of the event, assist in serving at the lunch buffet and refilling the drink cart for participants. During the
Bingo volunteers will call the numbers, verify winning cards and monitor the prize table. All volunteers will assist in the clean up.
The Big Shred Event
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Who: 10-20 volunteers ages 16 years to adult
Where: Fort Hill Activity Center, parking lot
What: Volunteers must be able to life 20 lbs at a time. Volunteers must be able to communicate clearly in english. Volunteers will help unload the items
t o be shredded from the vehicles, some will direct traffic in the parking lot. All volunteers will be issued yellow safety vests to wear during this
volunteer event. Volunteers should dress for the weather, this will go in all weather and bring your own gloves. Be part of the Earth Day Naperville
and get service/conservation hours. This is a great opportunity for scouts and families interested in the Earth Day events. To register for this
event please email Lynnette Hoole @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Natural Area Volunteers - Trailmasters
When: Biweekly starting March 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. running through November 2019
occasional weekends could be requested.
Who: Adult volunteer ages 18 years and older.
Where: Riverwalk natural areas
What: All volunteers will learn to identify a variety of
native and invasive plant material. Assist with removing invasive species to restore the woods to a diverse, native ecosystem.
These volunteers will have the possibility of directing other volunteers as needed. All volunteers will be supplied with training
and tools for this volunteer program.
Litter Picking
When: This project is ongoing and can be scheduled to fit your availability
Where: Various locations in our parks
Carol Acres
Hobson West Ponds
Wildflower Park
Who: Individuals, groups all ages are welcome
What: Volunteers will be supplied with a map of the park, bags for the litter, plastic gloves and directions on how to litter pick in the
location. Service hours are posted to your volunteer profile and are good for service hours and conservations hours typically.
Contact Lynnette Hoole at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more about this ongoing opportunity.
Adopt A Park, Adopt a Trail and Adopt a Field
Our adopt programs have been developed by the Naperville Park District to recruit and train residents and business community members who wish to assist in the general care and maintenance of parks and park amenities by selecting a specific location to adopt.
Eagle Scout and Gold Award
Scouts interested in Boy Scout Eagle Scout and Girl Scouts Gold Award should contact Lynnette Hoole, Volunteer Coordinator for an interview to discuss your ideas for the Naperville Park District. Please come prepared with your initial idea, time frame and interests to discuss.
Volunteer Manager Lynnette Hoole can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 630-848-3606 to provide proof of hours or signature for proof of hours.
