- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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33 people are interested
Enjoy Walking and Biking the trails? Want to help keep them clean? Be a Clean-up Crew Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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33 people are interested
Walk our beautiful DuPage Forest Preserves and roadsides as one of our Clean-up Crew volunteers.
Once accepted in the Special Services program, you'll receive a volunteer shirt, safety vest, litter picker, garbage bags. You can make your own schedule and help keep the trails and roadsides clean while getting some exercise in the great outdoors! Call for details 630-933-7233. Or visit www.dupageforest.org and submit a Volunteer application and learn more about our 11 volunteer programs. Click Get Involved and Volunteer.
Safety guidelines will be discussed at orientation.
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About The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location:
3S580 Naperville Road, South of Butterfield Rd, North of Warrenville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands, and associated plant communities on lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure, and recreation of it citizens. The purpose of the Volunteer Services Program is to engage volunteers who are willing to donate their time, talents, and resources to support the programs and staff in carrying out the mission, purpose, and guiding principles of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the volunteer programs.
Description
We offer 11 unique Volunteer Programs.
- Danada Equestrian Center-Wheaton, assist staff with daily horse care
- Fullersburg Woods-Oak Brook, help children & visitors discover nature
- Kline Creek Farm-West Chicago, assist in running an 1890's farm & introducing visitors to this era
- Mayslake-Oak Brook-assist in gardening, tours, office & special events
- Natural Resources-Countywide, assist at workdays w/ seed collection, brush cutting, planting. Be a Monitor for populations.
- Special Services-Countywide, assist with office projects & Special events, pick up trash as part of the Clean-up Crew
- St James Farm -Warrenville, assist in the garden, as tour guides & special events
- Trail Watch- Countywide,patrol trails on foot & bicycle, submit reports on trail issues & visitor assistance
- Visitor Engagement-Countywide,assist the staff with educational programs in schools, programs & events
- Volunteer Ranger-Countywide,assist with fishing, archery, kayaking, trail trimming, cleanup & special events
- Willowbrook-Glen Ellyn, assist in care & rehabilitation of native injured & orphaned animals
dupageforest.org, 630-933-7233, volunteer@dupageforest.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Wheaton, IL 60189
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2023
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Youth may also participate with a parent or guardian. Applications are required for all volunteers.