May 15,2021- DHL volunteers from Aurora Campus planting trees, mulching, weeding, and prairie plug planting

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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"

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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:

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.

                                        Park Beautification   DATE & TIME CHANGE
When:             Sunday, July 11th        8:30 am to 11 am
Where:            Columbia Commons Park, 1524 Oxford Lane, Naperville, IL 
Who:               All volunteers are welcome, children under the age of 14 years should come accompanied by a parent or guardian. 
What:              Volunteers will clean tree rings and spread mulch around the tree rings. 
 

                                      Baseball Equipment Return                                                
When:              Saturday, July 17th      8 am to 12 noon  FILLED
                          Sunday, July 18th         8 am to 12 noon  FILLED
Where:             Frontier Sport Complex Main Parking, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville       
Who:                 4 Volunteers, ages 14 to adult each day.  It is best if the volunteers can complete the 4 hours each day not break up the shift. 
What:                Volunteers will check in the equipment from the coaches dropping off the bags.  Then clean out the bags of the equipment and stacking it inside the facility.

                                   Centennial Beach Volunteers
When:            Mondays,          June 28th - Aug 16th      8 am - 10 am
                        Wednesdays,    June 30th -  Aug 18th     8 am - 10 am
                        Fridays              June 25th -  Aug 13th     8 am - 10 am
                        Sundays            June 27th - Aug 15th      9 am - 10:30 am
Where:            Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 
Who:               1-2 volunteers each shift, ages 15 years to adult.   All volunteers are required to volunteer for a minimum of 4 dates in advance for this opportunity.
What:               Volunteers will help with detail litter picking around the facility, inside and outside of the gates.  Sweeping walkways /stairs of sand and mulch.  All volunteers
                        must wear the volunteer t shirt while at the beach participating in this volunteer opportunity.  

                                              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 contact 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.  with the date(s) you are interested in volunteering.

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 Manager 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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