Volunteer with the Naperville Park District

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Max Henige Litter Picking at Wildflower Park

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In response to Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order issued March 20 for Illinois residents to “stay at home,” all Naperville Park District facilities, playgrounds, sport courts and fields and park restrooms across the community are closed to the public through April 7. In addition, all Park District volunteer opportunities scheduled to take place through April 12 are cancelled, and the Earth Day Fair scheduled for Sunday, April 19 at the Fort Hill Activity Center has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 3.

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 spring volunteer opportunities are on hold, 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!

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.

Students (17 and under)

Adults (18 and up)

All applicants must complete

Volunteer Opportunities

Earth Week Naperville Volunteer Opportunities

Earth Week Naperville Events, Programs & Activities

*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.

Trail Masters of the Riverwalk
When:   Starting soon on Fridays, meeting every-other Friday; 8:30 am to 11 am. Starting date to be determined.
Where: Natural areas along the Riverwalk, meeting in the parking area near the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
Who:    2-3 Volunteers
What:   Volunteers will learn to identify a variety of native and invasive plant material, learn natural ecosystem processes and how to help maintain landscape areas to make a positive
impact. Volunteers will help with digging, pulling and cutting a variety of invasive plants. Volunteers will assist with planting native plants including trees, shrubs and
perennial plugs. Supervise and direct other volunteers as needed. Volunteers will be given training in all areas including hand tools and safety. Volunteers will be
  provided with all tools needed and safety gear to use during the scheduled dates. All volunteers should be able to work on uneven terrain, lift, move and carry objects
  up to 50 lbs.and work in outdoor weather conditions.  To volunteer for this please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fort Hill Landscape Muscle
When: 1.5 hours twice a month (alternating Wednesdays) 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Starting date to be determined. This group will meet every-other Wednesday.
Where: Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL. meeting outside at the front of the Activity Center.
Who: 2-4 volunteers
What: Volunteers will learn to identify a variety of native and invasive plant materials. These volunteers will learn about the specific landscape design used at this
facility. Volunteers will help with weeding the landscape areas in and around this park district facility. Training will be provided in all areas, including hand tool
safety. All tools needed will be provided, including knee pads and safety gear used during these scheduled dates. All volunteers should be able to work in outdoor
conditions including morning temperatures. To volunteer for this please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Riverwalk Deadheaders
When:   Starting soon on Wednesdays, and meeting every-other Wednesday 8:00 am to 10:30 am. Starting date to be determined.
Where: Landscape beds along the Riverwalk, meeting at the Park District Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville.
Who:       2-3 Volunteers
What: Volunteers will learn to identify a variety of native and invasive plant material. Volunteers will learn natural ecosystem processes and how to help maintain landscape
areas to make a positive impact.  Volunteers will help with weeding and planting the landscape beds along the Riverwalk. Volunteers will be given training in all areas
including hand tools and safety. All tools needed will be provided, including knee pads and safety gear to be used during the scheduled dates. Volunteers should be
  able to work on uneven terrain and kneel for extended periods of time. All volunteers should be able to work in outdoor conditions including morning temperatures.
Exposure to dust, dirt, noises, possible insect bites and pesticides are all possible.  To volunteer for this please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kids' Parents Night Out
When: Friday, April 17th, 2020            April Showers              4 volunteers needed Cancelled
Friday, May 15th, 2020             School's Out                4 volunteers needed
Where:   Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540 Childcare Room 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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.

The Shredd Event
When:        Recheduled date to be determined
Where:      Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Who:          15 volunteers, ages 15 years and up (scouts are not included in this restriction as they come with adult leaders)
What: Volunteers will direct traffic through the parking lot to the area the trucks will be located. Unload the vehicles for the drivers. Saftey is very important at these types of
volunteer opportunities. Please only volunteer if you are up to the task, lifting, weather conditions of the day.

Road Rally - Cancelled
When: Saturday, April 18, 2020

Kite Fest
When: Sunday, June 7th, 2020
1st shift 9:30 am - 1 pm
2nd shift  1:00 pm - 4 pm
3rd shift 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Litter picking the area
Where: Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville, IL
Who:   15 volunteers per shift, minimum age 16 years. Younger volunteers can volunteer at 14 when accompanied by an adult volunteer. Litter picking can be any
volunteers that would like to participate. There is no minimum age other than 12 years old unless accompanied by an adult. Great opportunity for scouts to
receive conservation service hours. Bags, will be provided.
What: Volunteers will supervise the inflatables to be sure that participants have wrist bands and take off their shoes. Volunteers will help with the craft area, assisting
participants have materials to complete the craft. To volunteer for this event please email 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.

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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