Volunteer Opportunities
If you enjoy the outdoors and want to make a difference in our Parks, then we need you as an Ada Parks Volunteer! Many opportunities are available to fit your schedule and interests. Individuals, groups and organizations are all welcome.
For more information contact:
Mark Fitzpatrick or call 616-676-0520 during business hours for details about upcoming projects or to be added to our email list. We hope that you'll join our amazing team of volunteers!
Fill out a Volunteer Application today!
Spring Stewardship Schedule
Dates | Times | Location | Job |
Saturday, April 20 | 9:30 a.m.- 12 noon | Ada Park | Stewardship Work Day |
Tuesday, April 23 | 9:30 a.m.-12 noon | Ada Park | Stewardship Work Day |
Saturday, April 27 | 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon | Carl Creek Crossing | Stewardship Work Day |
Tuesday, April 30 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Roselle Park | Stewardship Work Day |
Tuesday, May 7 | 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon | Ada Park | Stewardship Work Day |
Tuesday, May 14 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Roselle Park | Stewardship Work Day |
Tuesday, May 28 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Riverside Park | Stewardship Work Day |
Spring Volunteer School Field Trip Schedule
| Dates | Times | Location | Job |
| Wednesday, April 24 | 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Forest Hills Eastern Middle School | Stewardship with FHE 7th graders |
| Thursday, April 25 | 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Forest Hills Eastern Middle School | Stewardship with FHE 7th graders |
| Tuesday, May 2 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Roselle Park | Educational field trip with GR Montessori 4th-6th graders |
| Thursday, May 9 | 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Roselle Park | Educational field trip/ Stewardship with FHE 7th graders |
*Note that schools require background checks before working with students. Contact the parks at least one week prior to volunteering
*Times for school field trips are generally accurate, but may change by 30 minutes to accommodate school schedules.
Volunteers in Action!
Volunteer benefits include community volunteer credit, Master Gardener or Master Naturalist credit, good refreshments and lots of fun.