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Award-Winning Volunteers

Lake Metroparks’ Volunteer Department recently received the 2010 Distinguished Civic Organization Award from the Rotary Club of Willoughby. In presenting this award, the rotary acknowledged the 2,100 volunteers who provide immeasurable resources that expand and enrich park district services and programs and are also a key part of the reason Lake Metroparks is recognized as one of the top parks systems in the country.

You Can Help Make It Possible... Volunteer!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Lake Metroparks!

Thank you from Lake Metroparks!Many volunteers have skills, talents and expertise to offer. Some desire to learn more about a topic that interests them. Choose from hundreds of volunteer opportunities to use your skills and interests to help others, gain valuable experience, make new friends and feel good about contributing to your community.

Corporate Volunteering (PDF)

Whether it's a few hours per week or one day a month, volunteering makes a difference in your life and the lives of your neighbors.

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Mission
Lockheed Martin’s Leadership Development Program volunteers clean up at Pleasant Valley ParkThe Lake Metroparks Volunteer Department supports the
Lake Metroparks Mission Statement by providing a substantial resource of diverse volunteers to enrich and expand Lake Metroparks services and programs as well as generate goodwill through citizen participation in the Lake Metroparks system.

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Volunteer Newsletter

Lake Metroparks Summer 2010 Volunteer Newsletter

Summer 2010 Volunteer Newsletter

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Volunteer Opportunities

Click here for a complete list of volunteer opportunities available in 2010

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Volunteer photos

Here's a sample of the images that our volunteers have captured and given to Lake Metroparks for event promotions. Click on image or link below to see more in the online photo album on Facebook.

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Contact us

Lake Metroparks Volunteer Office
Lakefront Lodge
30525 Lake Shore Blvd.
Willowick, Ohio 44095
440-585-3418

  • Merle Walker, Volunteer Program Manager: 440-585-3418
  • Beverly Caduff, Volunteer Program Specialist: 440-585-2322
  • Gloria Payne, Volunteer Program Assistant: 440-585-2520
  • Fax: 440-585-3224
  • volunteer@lakemetroparks.com

Directions: From Rt. 2, exit at E. 305 St. (Willowick). Go north on E. 305th St. to Lake Shore Blvd. Turn right (east) onto Lake Shore, then left (north) into the park.

Upon contacting Lake Metroparks Volunteer Office, potential volunteers are informed of Lake Metroparks recruitment policy, type of voluntary work generally available and hours of operation. Upon request, prospective volunteers are provided with a volunteer application, general orientation dates and more detailed information about Lake Metroparks activities and volunteering possibilities. A potential volunteer that is already knowledgeable about Lake Metroparks may not require this information and an interview time may be arranged immediately.

Lake Metroparks recognizes volunteers are a valuable resource that enrich and expand park district services and programs. Volunteerism generates goodwill through citizen participation and is recognized as an educational and recreational program due to intrinsic benefits gained from volunteering. Lake Metroparks encourages and provides opportunities for the participation of volunteers.

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Volunteer Applications

Apply online

Click here to apply online

 

Download applications

Adult Volunteer Application (PDF - 5 pages)

Youth Volunteer Application (PDF - 4 pages)

Summer Camp Youth Emergency Medical Information Form
Please print out one per camp you are signed up to volunteer.

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New Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer at Fairport Harbor Lakefront ParkAll new volunteers are required to go through an orientation to enable the volunteer department staff to review park policies and procedures and to learn more about their interests.

Upcoming volunteer orientation dates:

  • June 3, 2010
  • July 1, 2010
  • August 5, 2010
  • September 2, 2010
  • November 16, 2010

All meetings are held at 6:00 pm at Willowick Lakefront Lodge.

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