Commitment: Flexible (2+ events)
Location: DuPage County Forest Preserves & Educational Sites
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. View full position description (PDF).
Special Events Assistant Cleanup Crew
Commitment: Flexible (10+ dates)
Location: DuPage County Forest Preserves & Educational Sites
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 2 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. View full position description (PDF).
Special Events Photographer
Commitment: Flexible (5+ events)
Location: DuPage County Forest Preserves & Educational Sites
Minimum Age: 18 or 14 with 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. View full position description (PDF).
Special Projects Assistant
Commitment: Flexible (2+ projects)
Location: District Headquarters Building & 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. View full position description (PDF).
