Volunteer With Special Services
Our Volunteer Program
Our Forest Preserve District’s volunteer program is designed to engage volunteers who are willing to donate their time, talents, and resources to support staff and programs in carrying out the mission, purpose, and guiding principles. The volunteer program offers opportunities to assist and support staff across many diverse programs.
For more information about our volunteer programs, contact Volunteer Services at 630-933-7233 or volunteer@dupageforest.org.
Volunteer With Special Services
Special Services volunteers assist staff with hosting special events and programs at our DuPage forest preserves and centers, handing out brochures, greeting visitors, and manning booths. In some positions they assist staff as clean-up crew volunteers, picking up trash along shores, trails and roadsides; as garden volunteers, weeding and planting; and as photographers, recording our volunteer activities.
Volunteer Positions
Commitment: Flexible (two or more events/year)
Location: Districtwide at forest preserves and centers
Minimum Age: 16
Application Deadline: None
Distinguishing Features of the Position:
Assist staff at special events throughout the District and at educational sites. This is a flexible position where volunteers are called upon to respond on an as-needed basis. Volunteer may interact with the public and respond to questions and requests for information. Direction and training is received from staff.
Commitment: Flexible (10 or more dates/year)
Location: Districtwide at forest preserves and centers
Minimum Age: 16
Application Deadline: None
Distinguishing Features of the Position:
Assist staff with litter pickup throughout the District and at educational sites. It is a flexible position in which volunteers pick up trash at a site of their choosing that’s convenient with their schedule. It is recommended that they go out two times per month March through November. Volunteer may interact with the public and respond to questions and requests for information. Direction and training is provided by staff.
Commitment: Flexible (five or more events/year)
Location: Districtwide at forest preserves and centers
Minimum Age: 18 or 14 and up with an adult
Application Deadline: None
Distinguishing Features of the Position:
Take pictures of volunteers while they perform their volunteer duties at various special events, programs, workshops, etc. Pictures will then be submitted to Volunteer Services. This is a flexible position where volunteers are called upon to respond on an as-needed basis. Volunteer may interact with the public and respond to questions and requests for information. Direction is received from District staff. Photographs taken are for use only by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Any other use of the photographs taken must be approved by Volunteer Services.
Commitment: Flexible (two or more events/year)
Location: Forest Preserve District headquarters and project sites
Minimum Age: 16
Application Deadline: None
Distinguishing Features of the Position:
Perform a variety of clerical duties, including assisting with mailings, labeling, filing and taking inventory of supplies. Volunteers may also assist staff with miscellaneous special projects throughout the District. This is a flexible position where volunteers are called upon to respond on an as-needed basis. Volunteer may interact with the public and respond to questions and requests for information. Direction and training is received from staff.
