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
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
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.
Santa House
When: Friday Nov. 30 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm FILLED
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Saturday Dec. 1 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Sunday Dec. 2 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Friday, Dec. 7 3:34 pm - 6:15 pm
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Saturday, Dec. 8 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Sunday, Dec. 9 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Monday, Dec. 10 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm Pet Night
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 11 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm Military & First Responders
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Friday, Dec 14 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Saturday, Dec. 15 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Sunday, Dec. 16 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 18 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 19 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Thursday, Dec. 20 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Friday, Dec. 21 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Saturday, Dec. 22 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Sunday, Dec. 23 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Where: Santa House, on the Riverwalk at Webster and Jackson Ave. Naperville
Who: Four to five volunteers per shift, ages to volunteer without a parent is 14 to adult. Volunteers 12-13 years
can volunteer with a parent. All volunteers must complete the Holiday Volunteer Training.
What: Volunteers will be outside the in the waiting area. Counting guests, answering questions.
Donuts with Santa
When: Saturday, Dec. 8th 7:45 a.m. - 12 noon
Where: Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL Upper level, Community Hall
Who: 6 - 10 volunteers ages 15 years to adult
What: Volunteers for this event will set up for the event. Serve donuts to guests, run games during the event and clean up after the event.
Volunteers need to be able to complete all assigned tasks with a smile and positive attitude. Volunteers are asked to dress for the holiday,
Shoes should be comfortable enough for more than an hour of standing. To volunteer for this event must have completed the
Holiday Volunteer Training.
Countdown at the Carillon
When: December, 31, 2018 Monday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: Carillon, 443 W. Aurora Ave. Naperville
Who: Three to four volunteers ages 14 years to adult
What: Volunteers will hand out items to the guests and greet attendees. Volunteers to dress warm, this event is outdoors. This is a great opportunity
to get service hours and still have time to celebrate the New Year with your friends.
Tarzan Magical Starlight Theatre Production
When: Jan 11 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. FILLED
Jan 12 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. FILLED
5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Jan 13 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. FILLED
Jan 18 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Jan 19 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
5:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m.
Jan 20 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. FILLED
Where: Naperville Central High School Auditorium, Corner of West and Aurora Ave. Naperville
Who: 3-4 volunteers ages 14 years to adult
What: Volunteers will assist in the seating of guests with handing out tickets. Volunteers are asked to wear black pants and a white shirt for this event.
Natural Area Volunteers - Trailmasters
When: Biweekly starting March 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. running through November 2019
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.
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.
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.
