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. 

Naperville Plays FILLED
When:     Saturday, July 14, 2018  8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 
Where:    Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville IL 
Who:       One to two volunteers ages 16 years to adult
What:      Volunteers will assist naturalist staff with activities on the deck of the Nature Center.  Children/adults will be throwing a net into the pond
                 to collect plankton samples and then looking at these samples under a microscope.  Other help as needed will be addressed at the time.  Volunteers
                 should come dressed for the weather, sunscreen, bug repellent, hats, shoes that can get wet/muddy/dirty and a water bottle.  

Centennial Beach Volunteers:
When:      Friday's   4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
                  July 13, 20, 
                  Sunday's 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
                  Monday's 4:00 - 6 p.m.
                  July 16, 
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:       July 10, 2018   6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
                  July 17, 2018
                  July 24, 2018
                  July 30, 2018
                  Aug, 7, 2018
                  Aug, 14, 2018
                  Aug, 21, 2018
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.   

Coaches Equipment Assembly
When:     Tuesday, July 31,     1 - 3 p.m.  FILLED
                 Wednesday, Aug 1,  1 - 3 p.m.
Where:    Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL
Who:       Two to three volunteers each day, 12 years to adult
What:     Volunteers will assemble bags for the upcoming soccer coaches meetings.  

Concerts In Your Parks & Rock the Hill
When:       
                   Sunday, July 15   6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Ave. Naperville FILLED
                   Sunday, July 22   6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Walnut Ridge Park, 2304 Keim Road, Naperville  FILLED
                   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  FILLED
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.  

Soccer Coaches Meeting
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)
                   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     

Children's Lunch Hour Entertainment  FILLED
When:       July 10, Frontier Park      Tuesday's @ 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
                   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.  

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.  

Bingo FILLED 
When:     Thursday's 12 noon to 2:45 p.m 
                                  July 19  
                                  Aug 2
                                  Aug 16  
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. 

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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