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Olmsted Park Steward
ORGANIZATION: Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
A Park Steward is a volunteer leader who receives in-depth training by Olmsted Parks Conservancy staff in order to help with park projects, volunteer events and/or community outreach. Park Stewards volunteer an average of at least 4 hours monthly to help protect and restore natural areas, to raise awareness in the community and serve as advocates for Louisville’s Olmsted Parks. Benefits of becoming a Park Steward include learning about native flora and fauna, gaining hands-on experience in ecological restoration, developing leadership skills, and volunteering alongside others who share a passion for our neighborhood parks.
To be a Park Steward, you do not have to have previous volunteering experience but you do need to be 18 years or older.
There will be a FREE Information Session on March 7, 2017 at 6:30pm. Register now. Or call us at 502-456-8125 to reserve your spot for our next training series!
There is a $50 training program fee which helps to offset the costs for materials, certifications and administrative costs. To request a scholarship application, please email us or call 502-456-8125.
In the meantime, please join us for our regularly scheduled park activities. Sign-up now!
Spring 2017 Park Steward Training Schedule
Saturday, March 11 9:00am-12:00pm- Olmsted Overview
- Volunteer Management
- Community Engagement
Saturday, March 18 9:00am-12:00pm
- Plant Identification Techniques
- Integrated Pest Management
- Horticultural Techniques
Saturday, March 25 9:00am-12:00pm
- Dirty Hands Tour
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About Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Location:
1299 Trevilian Way, PO Box 32780, Louisville, KY 40213, US
Mission Statement
Louisville’s Frederick Law Olmsted Parks are our health clubs and art studios, our outdoor classrooms, sports facilities and family retreats. They play a vital role in protecting the city’s health and well-being and they provide common ground for celebrating cultural diversity. The parks enhance Louisville’s quality of life.
The mission of Olmsted Parks Conservancy is to restore, enhance and forever protect Louisville’s Olmsted-designed parks and parkways, connecting nature and neighborhood while strengthening our community’s well-being.
Description
Volunteer as a Park Champion!
Do it single-handedly, or get a group of friends together, but make the commitment today to help renew Louisville's unique Olmsted parks! Give one day a year or a few hours each week taking part in a Park Champion service project and do your part to strengthen and revitalize our community.
Don't have a green thumb or don't like to get dirty?
Volunteer to help in our office with mailings, data entry, and event coordination. Or come out to help us with education and outreach, volunteer at our informational booths at neighborhood festivals!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1299 Trevilian WayLouisville, KY 40213
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 40 hours per year