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
Centennial Beach Volunteers:
When: Friday's 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday's 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monday's 4:00 - 6 p.m.
Where: Centennial Beach, 500 Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL
Who: Two to three volunteers per shift, ages 14 years to adult
What: Volunteers will help staff with general upkeep of the beach. Volunteers will be required to wear the red volunteer t shirt each shift
they attend. Bring, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and a water bottle. Volunteers must sign up for this opportunity with Lynnette Hoole
Volunteer Manager email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If volunteers are not registered they will not be able to volunteer.
Carillon Ambassadors
When: Aug, 21, 2018 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL.
Who: One to three volunteers ages 16 years old to adult
What: Volunteers will be initially trained with information about the tower, visitors center and the facility. Volunteers will be required to wear
a volunteer t shirt that will be provided. Comfortable shoes for standing during the evening and walking up the steps of the Carillon are
strongly suggested. To volunteer for this opportunity you will need to select a minimum of three Tuesday's through the concert season
Volunteers will help with the set-up and take-down of the concerts as well as answer questions or direct the person asking the
question to the correct person to answer that question.
Soccer Coaches Meeting VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
When: Saturday, Aug 11, 2018 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. -
Monday, Aug 13, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. -
Where: Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL
Who: Saturday, Aug 11 seven volunteers ages 14 to adult
Monday, Aug 13 five volunteers ages 14 to adult
What: Volunteers will help move boxes, set up materials for the meeting to be handed out to the coaches after the meeting. Clean up and take down
of the materials not taken after the meeting. Lifting of no more than 30lbs is required.
Jr. Tour D' Naperville -
When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Commissioners Park, 3704 111th Street, Naperville, IL
Who: Twelve to sixteen volunteers ages 14 years to adult
What: Volunteers will assist with the set up of the event, be stationed at areas during the event handing out t shirts, refreshements to the participants,
and then assist with the take down of the event. Volunteers will be given t shirts to wear during the event and then keep as a souvenir. Volunteers
should dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, bug repellent. Community service hours will be handed out after each volunteer signs out.
Rx for Nature Festival
When: Sunday, Aug 12, 2018
1st shift 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
2nd shift 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. Naperville IL 60565
Who: One to two volunteers per shift ages 21 years and older
What: Parking Lot Attendant
1. Direct visitors to available spots in the nature center lot.
2. Put up the FULL sign if the lot is full
3. When full, direct people down the street to the additional parking lot at McDonald Farm
4. Remove FULL sign when the lot has openings.
These volunteers should be ok with being outside even if it is hot, enjoy interacting with people and giving directions clearly. It is important
that these volunteers dress for the weather, hats, sunscreen, bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes. This is an opportunity to give back
to the community, service hours will be signed off with Lynnette Hoole, Volunteer Manager.
Rx for Nature Festival
When: Sunday, Aug 12, 2018
1st shift 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (help with set up plus see below) -FILLED -
2nd shift 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (help with clean up plus see below)
Where: Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. Naperville IL 60565
Who: Four to six volunteers per shift ages 16 years and older
What: Assist with Children's Area activities:
-Bean bag toss
-Craft table
-Casting practice (with fishing poles)
-Obstacle Course
These volunteers should be ok with being outside even if it is hot, enjoy interacting with children and are able to give directions clearly. It is important that these volunteers dress for the weather, hats, sunscreen, bring a water bottle, insect repellent and comfortable shoes. This is an opportunity to give back to the community
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.
September 21, 2018 - Superhero Day
October 26, 2018 - Spooktacular
November 16, 2018 - Gobble Gobble Fun
December 21, 2018 - Gingerbread Hunt
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.
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.
Natural Area Volunteers - Trailmasters
When: Biweekly starting NOW 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. running through November 2018
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.
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.
