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:

Students (17 and under)

Adults (18 and up)

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All applicants  must  complete

Volunteer Opportunities  

*All questions regarding volunteer opportunities May 25 thru June 8 th should be directed to Joanne Adamson,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Tree Planting
When:      Saturday June 2nd  8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:     Ron Ory Community Garden Plots - woodland area  811 West Street, Naperville
Who:       10-16 volunteers ages 16 to adult (if coming alone)
                 ages 12 to 18 if coming with a parent or scout group
What:      Planting trees in a wooded area to be an example to the community of native trees that will grow in our area. 
                All tools will be supplied.  If interested please contact Joanne Adamson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Bingo  
When:     Thursday's 12 noon to 2:45 p.m.
                                  June 7
                                  June 21  FILLED
                                  July 5  FILLED
                                  July 19  FILLED
                                  Aug 2
                                  Aug 16  FILLED
Where:      Alfred Rubin Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville
Who:         Two to four volunteers ages 14 years to adult
What:        Volunteers will help set up for the registered guests to arrive, help serve lunch, call bingo numbers, verify winners numbers.  All
                   volunteers will be expected to help clean up at the end.  

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. 

Equipment Return  FILLED
When:       Saturday, June 2, 2018    9:30 a.m. to noon    1st shift
                                                          noon to 4:30 p.m.    2nd shift
Where:       Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville
Who:         Two to four volunteers ages 13 years to adult
What:         Volunteers will check in the coaches and the bags of equipment.  Then they will disassemble the equipment, putting the balls, cones
                   and shirts in the correct bins.  Training will be on site at the beginning of each shift.  Volunteers will have red volunteer t shirts for 
                   them to slip on at the beginning of the shift and keep after the volunteer opportunity.  

Kite Festival 2018
When:      Sunday, June 3, 2018   8 a.m. to 1 p.m.          1st shift  FILLED
                                                   12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.    2nd shift  6 spots available
Where:     Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville, IL
Who:        Thirteen to fifteen volunteers ages 14 years to adult
What:       Volunteers will be provided a T shirt to wear during the event.  All volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather.
                 This event is outside there for sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are encouraged.  Volunteers will assist with the set-up of the
                 event,  supervise inflatables, and supervise children on and around the fire truck and other entertainment for the day. 

Carillon Ambassadors
When:      June 5 - August 21, 2018  6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Tuesday's
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.   

Concerts In Your Parks & Rock the Hill
When:       Sunday, June 10  6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Queensbury Greens, 1520 Brookdale Road, Naperville
                   Sunday, June 24  6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Gartner Park, 524 Gartner Road, Naperville
                   Sunday, July 8     6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Ashbury Park, 1740 Conan Doyle Road, Naperville
                   Sunday, July 15   6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave. Naperville
                   Sunday, July 22   6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Walnut Ridge Park, 2304 Keim Road, Naperville
                   Sunday, July 29   6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Tall Grass Park, 3512 Grassmere Road, Naperville
                   Friday, Aug 3      6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Rotary Hill/Millennium Carillon, 443 Aurora Ave. Naperville
Who:         Two to four volunteers 14 years old to adult
What:        Volunteers are required to wear the volunteer t shirt that will be supplied by the Park District to each concert.  Volunteers will help with
                   the sponsor tent, handing out raffle tickets, talk to the guests and answer questions. After the concert all volunteers will help with litter 
                   pick up and packing up the sponsor tent.  

Children's Lunch Hour Entertainment
When:     Tuesday's @ 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
                  June 12, Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
                  June 19, Frontier Park off of Book Road
                  June 26, Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
                  July 10, Frontier Park
                  July 17, Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
                  July 24, Frontier Park
Where:     There will be two locations:
                   Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Sindt Court, Naperville  (inside Centennial Park, 500 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville)
                   Frontier Park, 3415 Book Road, Naperville.  
Who:         Two to four volunteers ages 14 years to adult.
What:        This program is a six week series of children's entertainment and variety show starting at 11:30 a.m. on the dates
                   listed. CLHE volunteers will help greet the guests, assist in the show as needed.  Volunteers should be friendly, enjoy
                   young children and able to interact with them. This is an outdoor event so volunteers are asked to dress for the weather of 
                   the day.  Volunteer t shirts will be given to all volunteers for this event to be worn each Tuesday.  Volunteers must commit 
                   to a minimum of three of the dates listed.  

Family Campout
When:      Saturday, June 9, 2018  (rain date June 23, 2018)
                  1st shift   3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  set up/clean up dinner, check out games, encourage play with the children while parents are setting up tents.
                  2nd shift  6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  assist with hikes, making smores, and other duties as needed.
                  Sunday, June 17th 
                  3rd shift  7:00 a.m. - 10 a.m.  set up/clean up breakfast, assist with hike, helping families check out and other duties as needed. 
Where:     Knoch Knolls Park, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60565
Who:        Two to four volunteers ages 16 years old to adult
What:       Each shift will have set duties based on the time of the shift.  All volunteers should like children, be outgoing and friendly.  Enjoy
                  being outside in hot or cold weather.  Volunteers should have the ability to interact with people.  Please dress for the weather, bring
                  bug spray, wear closed toed shoes.  Volunteer shirts will be supplied if you do not already have one, provide this information when you
                  sign up for this event with shift, date and time. Please note: volunteers and staff will not help families set up or take down their tents, but
                  carrying items to and from the parking lot is appreicated.  

Family Campout
When:      Saturday, June 16, 2018  (rain date June 23, 2018)
                  1st shift   3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  set up/clean up dinner, check out games, encourage play with the children while parents are setting up tents.
                  2nd shift  6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  assist with hikes, making smores, and other duties as needed.
                  Sunday, June 17th 
                  3rd shift  7:00 a.m. - 10 a.m.  set up/clean up breakfast, assist with hike, helping families check out and other duties as needed. 
Where:     Knoch Knolls Park, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60565
Who:        Two to four volunteers ages 16 years old to adult
What:       Each shift will have set duties based on the time of the shift.  All volunteers should like children, be outgoing and friendly.  Enjoy
                  being outside in hot or cold weather.  Volunteers should have the ability to interact with people.  Please dress for the weather, bring
                  bug spray, wear closed toed shoes.  Volunteer shirts will be supplied if you do not already have one, provide this information when you
                  sign up for this event with shift, date and time. Please note: volunteers and staff will not help families set up or take down their tents, but
                  carrying items to and from the parking lot is appreicated.  

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.  

Adopt A Park, Adopt a Trail and Adopt a Field

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

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