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 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)
All applicants must complete
Volunteer Opportunities
Click here to go to the Earth Week Naperville Website - Volunteer Opportunities
*All questions regarding volunteer opportunities please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 630-848-3606.
Litter Picking
When: This project is ongoing and can be scheduled to fit your availability
Where: Various locations in our parks
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.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to send Lynnette Hoole to find out more about this ongoing opportunity.
Kids' Parents Night Out
When: Friday, Dec. 13th Gingerbread Hunt FILLED
Friday, January 17th 2020 Winter Wonderland
Where: Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540 Childcare Room
Who: 3-4 volunteers per night, ages 13 years to adult (12 year old volunteers are welcome if accompanied by an adult)
What: Volunteers will be with the young children, playing in the tubes, doing activities, and playing games. Please dress comfortable
and wear socks. To volunteer for this please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Family Bingo
When: Thursday, Dec. 26th 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Alfred Rubin Center, Community Hall, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville
Who: 2-4 volunteers ages 16 years and older
What: This is a family bingo with a variety of ages attending. Volunteers will help set up for the event, serve lunch and verify bingo cards.
Celebrate at the Carillon
When: Tuesday, Dec. 31st 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm (corrected date)
Where: Carillon Tower, 441 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL
Who: 3 - 4 volunteers ages 14 years to adult
What: Volunteers will serve hot chocolate, bells, glow sticks to guests outside during the event. This event is outside and volunteers must dress warm with hats and gloves. All volunteers are expected to participate in the clean up after the event.
Magical Starlight Wizard of Oz
When: Friday, Jan 10 6;15 pm - 7:45 pm
Saturday, Jan 11 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm 1st shift
Saturday, Jan 11 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm 2nd shift
Sunday, Jan 12 11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Friday, Jan 17 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Saturday, Jan 18 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm 1st shift
Saturday, Jan 18 5;15 pm - 6:45 pm 2nd shift
Sunday, Jan 19 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Where: Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Av.e Naperville Door #24
Who: 3 - 4 volunteers ages 14 years old to adult
What: Volunteers will distribute pre-purchased tickets to guests. Volunteers will be seated at tables in the lobby during the arrival of guests to distribute these tickets. Please wear a nice white
shirt and black pants or skirt.
Daddy Daughter Luau
When: Saturday, Feb. 1st 2020 6 pm - 9:30 pm (subject to change)
Where: Ranchview Elem. School, 1651 Ranchview Drive, Naperville IL
Who: 10-15 volunteers, ages 14 years to adult
What: Volunteers will assit in setting up the event, checking in guests, activities during the event including serving food and drinks. All volunteers are expected to help take down the decorations and
clean up after the event.
Volunteer Holiday Training
When; Available upson request
Where: On line from the comfort of your own phone or computer
Who: All volunteers hoping to be a volunteer during the holidays
What: This is an online volunteer training, there will be descriptions of the volunteer holiday opportunities. Insight to signing up for an event, what to expect
at the event. How to be prepared for the park district volunteer opportunities. How to get proof of hours for holiday volunteer hours.
All holiday events require volunteers take this training, Those unable to be part of the online training, will have the opportunity to take the training via
email. Those taking the training online will get first chance to request volunteer events, hours, shifts. To sign up for this training please email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, phone number and if you would be taking htis online or via email.
Volunteer Opportunities Listed below this line are only available to volunteers that have taken the
Volunteer Holiday Training
Santa House
When: Friday, Dec. 6th 1st shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm FILLED
2nd shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 1 spot available
Saturday, Dec. 7th 1st shift 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm 1 spots available
2nd shift 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm 1 spots available
3rd shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3 spots available
Sunday, Dec. 8th 1st shift 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm FILLED
2nd shift 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm 2 spots available
3rd shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm FILLED
Monday, Dec. 9th 1st shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm FILLED PET NIGHT
2 nd shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm FILLED PET NIGHT
Tuesday, Dec. 10th 1st Shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 4 spots available Military & First Responders Night
2nd Shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 3 spots available Military & First Responders Night
Friday, Dec. 13th 1st shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 2 spots available
2nd shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 3 spots available
Saturday, Dec. 14th 1st shift 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm 3 spots available
2nd shift 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 3 spots available
3rd shift 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 4 spots available
Sunday, Dec. 15th 1st shift 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm FILLED
2nd shift 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 4 spots available
3rd shift 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 3 spots available
Tuesday, Dec. 17th 1st shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 4 spots available
2nd shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 4 spots available
Wednesday, Dec 18th 1st shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 4 spots available
2nd shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 4 spots available
Thursday, Dec. 19th 1st shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm FILLED
2nd shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 3 spots available
Friday, Dec. 20th 1st shift 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 3 spots available
2nd shift 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm 2 spots available
Saturday, Dec. 21st 1st shift 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm 2 spots available
2nd shift 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 2 spots available
3rd shift 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 2 spots available
Sunday, Dec. 22nd 1st shift 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm 1 spots available
2nd shift 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 1 spots available
3rd shift 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 1 spots available
Where: Santa House on the Naperville Riverwalk at Jackson Ave. and Webster Street.
Who: Volunteers must be 14 years or older unless volunteering alongside of a parent. All volunteers must have completed the Holiday Volunteer Training.
What: Volunteers welcome visitors to the Santa House, hand out information sheets to the parents as they arrive with their families. Help tidy up the coloring area
answer questions about the photo opportunities inside.
Donuts with Santa FILLED
When: Saturday, Dec. 7th 7:45 AM - 12 noon
Where: Alfred Rubin Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, Community Hall
Who: 10 volunteers needed ages 14 years to adult
What: Volunteers will assist with games, crafts and food during the event. All volunteers are expected to help with the take down of the decorations and clean up after the event.
Volunteers are asked to come dressed in their festive holiday wear. Elf or Santa hats, headbands or ears are welcome. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Skating with Santa FILLED
When: Saturday, Dec. 7th 11:15 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Rocket Ice Rink, 180 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook, IL
Who: 2 - 5 volunteers ages 16 years to adult
What: Volunteers will assist with check in of the guests and the information table. If a volunteer is a skater they can let us know and will assist Santa during the skate time.
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.
