Get Involved: Parks & Recreation - Park Helper
Park Helper
- Description:
Requirement: No age restriction. Designed for individuals completing community service hour requirements (court-ordered, probation, etc.). Minors require guardian signature. No background check required. City of Lincoln waiver required.
Average volunteer time: Any — dictated by community service requirements.
Available locations:
- Any City of Lincoln park or trail location
Tasks performed:
- Clean up trash at various park or trail locations.
- Keep track of how much trash is collected.
- Log each date, location, and number of hours spent.
Complete required community service hours while caring for Lincoln's parks and trails. Self-scheduled during park open hours.
- Time Commitment:
Estimated hours per visit: Any.
Frequency: As dictated by community service requirements.
Typical days/times: Any — during park open hours.
Season: Year-round.
Total commitment: Number of hours required by community service.
- Volunteer Benefits:
Skills & learning opportunities: Learn about parks and trails and inspire enjoyment of the outdoors.
Other benefits: Flexible schedule during park open hours. Counts toward community service hour requirements.
- Interests:
- Court-Ordered, Parks, Trails, Community Service