Volunteer Opportunities

America has a proud tradition of neighbor helping neighbor. People volunteer for many reasons:

• Participate in the life of their communities
• "Give something back"
• Become active in the community
• Meet new people and build new relationships
• Learn new skills
• Obtain service learning hours for school
• Have fun!

"I like to volunteer because it's fun and it makes me feel good"
- teen volunteer at Kinderfest special event, Upper Marlboro

"Volunteering at District Heights (playground) was an enjoyable experience. It was fun and a great learning experience. The staff was great. I will really consider working with Park and Planning when I turn 16".
-Davan Harley, Teen Volunteer at District Heights Summer Playground

"I love the outdoors. Volunteering with the MNCPPC helped me discover what I really wanted to do. Now I am going back to college and getting my degree in Park Management"
- adult volunteer at Lake Artemesia, Berwyn Heights

What can I do?
The opportunities to volunteer with the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation are almost unlimited. You can choose from long term positions such as animal caretakers or historic docent to volunteering at a one-day special event such as a festival. You can also become a park ambassador by joining our Partners 'n Parks program.

Below are volunteer position lists. Click on the appropriate lists and read the current positions that are available. Looking for service learning hours? Teens, college students and others looking for service learning hours can easily obtain hours by volunteering in a long or short term volunteer position.

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> Long-term and Year round positions
> Special Events positions

How do I apply?
Applying is easy. After you browse through the long-term list of positions and the special events listing, download an application, complete it and fill in the volunteer position that best fits your need. Mail the completed application to the appropiate facility.

Volunteer Application

May I volunteer with a friend, group, or my corporation?
You may volunteer as an individual, or with a friend. Groups such as scout troops, community groups, groups from places of worship, families and corporations are welcomed and encouraged! You can join a Recreation Council, Friends Group or volunteer with the local Boys and Girls Club, too. Read on to learn about our volunteer groups.

Park Police Volunteer Association (PPVA)
Find out more about getting involved with the Park Police Volunteer Association.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB), consists of eleven county citizens appointed by the Prince George's County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. PRAB makes budgetary recommendations and advises the County Executive, County Council and The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission on matters related to planning and conducting comprehensive park and recreation programs in the county. For more information contact the Volunteer Services Office, 301-454-1484 or drop a line to the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@pgparks.com.

Prince George's County Federation of Park and Recreation Councils, Inc.
The "Federation" of Parks and Recreation Councils, Inc. is to foster and support public recreation, education, and culture. Their programs include the organization and development of Park and Recreation Councils within Prince George's County. For more information contact the Volunteer Services Office, 301-454-1484 or drop a line to the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@pgparks.com.

Recreation Councils and Friends Groups
Recreation Councils and Friends Groups are vital affiliate community groups that work closely with Recreation and Parks staff. These groups help with fundraising, design and implement community recreation and leisure programs and assist in arts, nature and historic programs. For more information contact the Volunteer Services Office, 301-454-1484 or drop a line to the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@pgparks.com.

Contact us!
For more information about the volunteer program, contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator's Office at 301-454-1484; TTY 301-454-1498 or drop a note at volunteer@pgparks.com.