Volunteering for something you believe in can be one of the most gratifying and enjoyable things you can do.
Lake Metroparks Volunteer Services 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.
To become a registered volunteer, please start by completing the online volunteer application:
Online volunteer application
Ohio Law Notice to Current and Prospective Volunteers: In accordance with Ohio Law 187 Sec. 109.575 effective March 22, 2001, all organizations and entities that may have volunteers who regularly have unsupervised access to children, the organization or entity must inform the person that, at anytime, the person might be required to provide a set of fingerprints and criminal records check might be conducted with respect to the volunteer.
Criminal background checks are mandatory for all Lake Metroparks volunteers 18 years of age or older. Upon completion of orientation, you will be invited to visit a secure site to submit your background check information. Please click below to complete the volunteer application.
Click here to view the online volunteer orientation.
All volunteers are asked to familiarize themselves with the content of the Lake Metroparks Volunteer Guidebook. Volunteers must acknowledge receipt of the information by filling out the acknowledgement form and returning it to Lake Metroparks Volunteer Services.
Search and sign up for upcoming volunteer opportunities by clicking the “VIC Login” button below (note: access is available only to registered Lake Metroparks volunteers; call 440-585-3041 x6418 for assistance/details).
Click here to view the summer 2025 newsletter.
In the event of inclement weather or emergency closing of the parks, park staff will attempt to telephone volunteers affected. If conditions are questionable and you have not received a phone call, please first check Lake Metroparks Facebook page and lakemetroparks.com (scroll down home page to “Recent News”). Volunteers are advised to use common sense and stay safe. Do not report to volunteer as scheduled if Lake Metroparks is closed.
Internships for spring/summer 2025 are now full.
Lake Metroparks offers internship experiences to highly motivated, energetic students interested in the animal care field. Internships offer a unique opportunity to gain practical work experience while applying knowledge to real world applications.
These internships are designed to be flexible enough to meet each individual’s needs while offering a variety of experiences and opportunities for professional development.
Student applicants must be currently accepted into, or enrolled in, a two or four-year accredited college or university in a course of study. Interns must possess solid oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with peers, co-workers, staff, volunteers, supervisors and the public.
Hours: Internship hours may vary, depending on weekly activities and special events; and may also include nights and weekends, as needed.
Lake Metroparks Volunteer Services 11211 Spear Road Concord Twp., Ohio 44077 440-585-3041 x6418 Fax: 440-639-9126
Volunteer Services Coordinator Beverly Caduff 440-585-3041 x6322
Volunteer Services Coordinator Lauren Pauline 440-585-3041 x6419