Get Involved: Parks & Recreation - Adopt a Park Steward

Adopt a Park Steward

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Description:

Requirement: No age restriction. Open to individuals or groups (family, business). No background check required. City of Lincoln waiver required.

Average volunteer time: At least once a month preferred. Hours flexible during park open hours.

Available locations:

• The adopted park

Tasks performed:

• Clean up trash in the adopted park, preferably at least once a month.
• Notify the Parks and Recreation office of any issues in the park (broken playground equipment, items needing maintenance, etc.).

Adopt a specified park for a 1- to 2-year period as a single volunteer or a group. Gain a sense of ownership and responsibility for your park space by keeping it clean.

Time Commitment:

Estimated hours per visit: Any.

Frequency: At least once a month preferred.

Typical days/times: Any — during park open hours.

Season: Year-round.

Total commitment: 1 or 2 years.

Volunteer Benefits:

Skills & learning opportunities: Make a difference in our community by caring for one of our parks.

Other benefits: Flexible schedule during park open hours.

Interests:

Adopt-a-Park, Stewardship, Parks, Community Service