Get Involved: Parks & Recreation - Canopy Yard Landscapes and Gardens Steward
Canopy Yard Landscapes and Gardens Steward
- Description:
Requirement: 16+ if volunteering alone; youth welcome if supervised. No background check required. Annual Volunteer Waiver required. Tree maintenance requires a licensed arborist.
Average volunteer time: 2 hours per visit, 3 days total commitment, weekly.
Available locations:
- Canopy Yard — landscape and garden areas
Tasks performed:
- Keep landscape and garden areas cultivated, free of trash and debris, and looking nice.
- Promote appropriate usage and provide guidance to neighboring landmarks.
- Spot maintenance issues before they become hazards.
- Share general Canopy Yard excitement and knowledge.
Become a Champion at Canopy Yard by sharing your passion for Landscapes and Gardens with the community.
- Time Commitment:
Estimated hours per visit: 2 hours.
Frequency: Weekly.
Typical days/times: 4 shifts available — morning, afternoon, or evening.
Season: Year-round possible; peak season March–November.
Total commitment: 3 days.
Scheduling notes: This hands-on role is perfect for someone who would be in the park nearly daily, or who has a consistent schedule that allows recurring park time.
- Volunteer Benefits:
Skills & learning opportunities: Ability to help others. Self-reliant and self-starter. Show off the charm and word-of-mouth excitement for park spaces and events.
Connections & community: Practice common greetings across various cultures and languages. Show that we all belong here by being a safe space for everyone to chat, connect, and explore.
Recognition & appreciation: Branded T-shirts to wear while volunteering. KUDOS cards for above-and-beyond service. End-of-year (or off-season) community event at the Commons Building to meet and collaborate.
Other benefits: Come give back by spending time in the park doing what you love.
- Interests:
- Stewardship, Parks, Landscaping, Outdoors, Gardening