Volunteer with the Naperville Park District

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Volunteers help harvest Ron Ory Community Garden Plots for donations to Loaves & Fishes

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At this time, the District’s 136 parks remain open and residents are encouraged to use them as places to enjoy some fresh air, a walk and some overall wellness, provided visitors practice social distancing and do not gather in groups. For Naperville Park District program and facility updates relative to the coronavirus situation, please visit napervilleparks.org/coronavirus.

While organized volunteer opportunities are limited, we encourage our residents to support Earth Day by collecting litter in their neighborhoods and nearby areas, again, as long as appropriate social distancing measures are followed. Join us in helping to clean and beautify our community! Share a statement and/or photo to the Naperville Park District’s Facebook or Instagram pages showing what you’ve done to celebrate Earth Day with your family by using the hashtag #earthweeknaperville. Everything we do to support this effort individually can have a widespread impact and benefit all of us. "Working together while staying apart"

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

Naperville Park District Volunteer Toolkit

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.

Students (17 and under)

Adults (18 and up)

All applicants must complete

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.

Painting Garden Plot Stakes
When:    Saturday , Feb. 13th 2021 9 am - 11:30  am (DATE CHANGE)
Where:       Central Parks Maint. Facility, 427 W. Martin Ave. Naperville 60540
Who:          2-4 volunteers ages 14 years old to adult
What:         Volunteers will clean off and prepare plot stakes from the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots to be painted and
  refreshed and plot numbers added for the coming garden season. Volunteers should come dressed in clothing
                  to be able to use paint. Protective clothing will not be provided. All materials needed to complete this project
                  as well as direction on how to complete this project will be provided. This project service hours are good for
                  service and conservation requirements. Please contact Lynnette Hoole to find out more about volunteering to help
                  with this project. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

To volunteer, email Lynnette Hoole, volunteer manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.g with the date(s) you are interested in volunteering at Santa’s Workshop.

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.

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