Volunteer with the Naperville Park District

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. We need receptionists for our senior adult programs, special event helpers, coaches for youth sports, and more. 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
 

Prospective volunteers are asked to fill out our new online volunteer application.
Students (17 and under) should complete the student application.
Adults (18 and up) should complete the adult application.
All adult applicants also must fill out the authorization for background check form

We will then contact you to confirm your interest and assignment.

Take the Parks Volunteer Training course
 

Mulch in the Parks  New Posting
When:    Wednesday,  May 22nd 2013    8:30 am -2 pm Goodrich Woods
                Wednesday,  May 29th  2013  8:30 am to 1 pm  Hunters Woods Park
Where:  Goodrich Woods, 25 w 505 Hobson Road,  Hunters Woods 2007 Lakeview Court Naperville
Who:      6-8 Volunteers per shift, ages 14 to adult
What:     Spread mulch along trails in the park. 

Volunteers Needed at Naperbrook Golf Course 
When:    Mondays,  June 3rd, and July 8th  2013     9 am to 11 am
Where:   Naperbrook Golf Course, 22204 Hassert Blvd, Plainfield, Naperville
Who:      10-20 Volunteers, ages 14 to adult 
What:     light spring duty repairing divots and ball marks along the course, volunteers need to provide their own buckets and scoop.  

Volunteers Needed at Springbrook Golf Course 
When:    Tuesdays,  June 4th, and July 9th  2013     9 am to 11 am
Where:   Springbrook Golf Course, 2220 83rd Street, Naperville
Who:      10-20 Volunteers, ages 14 to adult 
What:     light spring duty repairing divots and ball marks along the course, volunteers need to provide their own buckets and scoop.    

Kite Fest
When:    Sunday, June 2nd 2013 9-11:30 am, 11:30 am to 2 pm, 2 pm to 4:30 pm
Where:   Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville
Who:      6-8 Volunteers per shift, ages 14 to adult
What:     Monitor blow up jump activities, welcome guests etc.

Centennial Beach Volunteers
When:    Thursdays, June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, July 11th, 18th, 25th, Aug 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th          6 pm to 8pm.  
                Sundays, June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Aug 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th         9am to 11 am
Where:   Centennial Beach, , 500 W. Jackson Ave, Naperville
Who:      Thursdays 2-4 volunteers, ages 12 to adult
               Sundays 2-4 volunteers, ages 18 years to adult
               Beach volunteers must sign up for a minimum of 4 days and wear t shirt provided.
What:     Helping beach staff keep the park in tip top shape for the summer months.  Picking up the smallest pieces of litter around the beach area, including deck, skimming when needed, washing trash lids

Concerts In Your Park
When:    Sundays, June 9th, River Run Park  6:30 - 9 pm
                                 June 23rd, Arrowhead Park
                                 July 14th, Buttonwood Park
                                 July 21st, Ashbury Park
                                 July 28th, Prairie Park
                                 August 4th  Columbia Commons Park
Where:   River Run, Arrowhead, Buttonwood, Ashbury, Prairie & Columbia Commons Parks
Who:      3-4 volunteers   ages 14- adult or Scout groups supervised by leaders
What:     Customer service, Sponsor hand outs, tent set up and take down.

Jr. Summer Golf Camp
When:    June 11th, 12th & 13th  2013  7:45 am to 10:15 am
Where:   Spring Brook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd Street, Naperville
Who:      4 Volunteers, ages 14 to adult  (supervised)
What:     Assist Golf Instructors with camper's ages 7-10 years old.  1-2 years golf experience preferred.  Golf shirt, khaki shorts and golf shoes and or sneakers required.  Refreshments and free use of the driving range on the days of the classes.

Family Camp Out  DATE CHANGE
When:    Saturday,   June 22nd, 2013  1st shift     2pm to 6 pm 
                                                           2nd shift    6 pm to 10 pm
Where:   Knoch Knolls Park , 336 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville
Who:      4-6  Volunteers, ages 14 to adult  (supervised)
What:     Set up the tables with food, drink for participants checking in participants, fill balloons, run games.  Help staff as needed

Children's Lunch Hour Entertainment  Great for Young Volunteers
When:    Tuesdays 11:30 am to 1:30 pm   
Where:   June 18th Frontier Park
                June 25th Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
                July 9th  Frontier Park
                July 16th Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
                July 23rd Frontier Park
                July 30th Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
Who:      2  Volunteers, ages 12 to adult  (supervised)
What:     Greet guests as they arrive to the park, assist in show if needed

 Celebrate the Movies-Monster Style Monsters Inc. Event
When:    Saturday,   June 22nd 2013  9am to 11:30 am 
Where:   Seager Park, 1163 Plank Road, Naperville
Who:      12-16  Volunteers, ages 14 to adult  (supervised)
What:     Set up the tables with food, drink for participants checking in participants, run games.  Help staff as needed, this event is outdoors please dress appropriately.

Jr. Tour De Naperville
When:    Saturday,   June 29th,  2013  7:30 am to 11:00 am 
Where:   Commissioners Park, 3704 111th Street, Naperville
Who:      16-20 Volunteers, ages 14 to adult  (supervised)
What:     Set up the tables with food, drink for participants checking in participants, hand out shirt to participants. Walking the path during the event and helping in the "first aid" tent.  Help staff as needed, this event is outdoors please dress appropriately. 

Jr. Summer Golf Camp
When:    July 9th, 10th & 11th 2013  7:45 am to 10:15 am
Where:   Spring Brook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd Street, Naperville
Who:      4 Volunteers, ages 14 to adult  (supervised)
What:     Assist Golf Instructors with camper's ages 7-10 years old.  1-2 years golf experience preferred.  Golf shirt, khaki shorts and golf shoes and or sneakers required ..  R.   

Shakespear in the Park  Great for Young Volunteers
When:    Friday, July 12th 2013  6 7 pm
Where:   Central Park  104 E. Benton Ave, Naperville
Who:      2 Volunteers, ages 12 years  to adult  (supervised)
What:     Hand out programs to guests before the program

Jr. Summer Golf Camp
When:    July 16th, 17th & 18th  2013  7:45 am to 10:15 am
Where:   Spring Brook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd Street, Naperville
Who:      4 Volunteers, ages 14 to adult  (supervised)
What:     Assist Golf Instructors with camper's ages 7-10 years old.  1-2 years golf experience preferred.  Golf shirt, khaki shorts and golf shoes and or sneakers required  

Questions? Please contact Lynnette Hoole at 630-848-3606 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Adopt-A-Park is a program developed by the Naperville Park District that recruits and trains 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 care for.
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