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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 Become a Volunteer
Prospective volunteers are required to fill out an online Volunteer Application and DCFS Authorization for Background Check.
If you are a volunteer coach, please click Coaches Forms and follow the necessary prompts.
All other prospective volunteers, please follow the steps below:
- Complete the Application that applies to you by clicking the correct box below. The application will open in a new window of your internet browser. Follow the prompts and complete all required fields.
- An automated email will be sent to you with a link to initiate the required DCFS Authorization for Background Check process.
Student Application (17 and Under) Adult Application Group Application
Sign-Up for a Volunteer Opportunity!
Once you have completed the required steps above, email or call Becca,
rkrzyszkowski@napervilleparks.org or 630-848-3606, to sign-up for an opportunity below!
Individual & Small Group Volunteer Opportunities:
Kids' Night Out
When: Friday's from 5:30 - 9:00 pm
October 25, 2024 - November 22, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Who: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to volunteer.
What: Volunteers may be climbing through the tunnels, making crafts and playing games with participants. Volunteers will assist with checking in the children and clean up after the event.
Soccer Equipment Return
When: Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Who: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to volunteer. Individuals 14 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What: Volunteers will collect equipment from the fall soccer season. Materials will be sorted, organized and placed back in storage.
Baseball/Softball Equipment Return
When: Sunday, October 20 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Who: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to volunteer. Individuals 14 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What: Volunteers will collect equipment from the baseball/softball season. Materials will be sorted, organized and placed back in storage.
Garden Gleaning
When: Monday, October 21 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to volunteer. Individuals 14 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Groups are welcome!
What: Volunteers will collect and sort leftover produce from the current garden season. Any gardening materials left behind will also be collected(buckets, shovels, etc.).
Halloween Happening - FULL
When: Sunday, October 27 from 12:15pm - 4:30 pm
Who: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to volunteer. Individuals 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Groups are welcome!
What: Volunteers will assist with leading Halloween themed games, pass out candy and overall event support. Family friendly costumes are encouraged!
NeuroFlex Fitness Support
When: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Who: Volunteers must be 19 years or older with an interest in exercise science or healthcare.
What: Volunteers will assist participants with exercises for strengthening stability and movement.
Group Volunteer Opportunities (5+ individuals) :
Dates, times, and locations of group volunteer activities are flexible and will be decided between the group leader and Park District Staff.
Teasel Removal
When: ASAP! Date and time can be scheduled based on your availability.
Who: Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to volunteer. Individuals 14 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Groups are welcome!
What: Volunteers will be provided with tools and direction to safely remove garlic mustard from designated parks.
Landscape Bed Weeding
When: To be completed anytime!
Where: Varying parks within Naperville (park will be assigned once a date/time are solidified)
What: Volunteers will be given instructions on how to pull tree branches out of the wooded areas within a specific park area. Volunteer groups of 6 or more are recommended.
Park Clean-Up
When: To be completed anytime!
Where: Varying parks within Naperville (park will be assigned once a date/time are solidified)
What: To keep our parks clean, volunteers will pick up garbage and debris throughout our parks and trails. Volunteers will be provided with the necessary materials including trash bags, sanitary gloves and litter pickers.
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.
Idea Gardens
Adopt A Park Handbook Adopt A Park Application Adopt A Park Waivers
Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Apply now! Applications will close on January 3, 2025.
The Naperville Park District will select ten prospective scouts to complete a project from an internal list of project opportunities created by Park District employees. These projects are designed to enhance planning, development, and leadership skills. Scouts should anticipate completing their project by December 31, 2026.
Scouts interested in proposing their own project idea may do so through the application below. However, scouts must understand the Park District has the right to decline any project application submitted and may need additional time to approve unique project ideas.
Individuals interested in completing their Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award project with the Naperville Park District must complete the online application by clicking the BROWN button below.
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