Volunteer |Wood County Park District

*New volunteer guidelines:

Before you Volunteer…

+ Register at galaxydigital.wcparks.org.

+ Check your temperature.

+ Bring a Facemask.

+ Bring Water.

+ Use the restroom.

+ Bring tools.

+ Follow CDC recommendations on frequent and thorough hand-washing,

covering coughs and sneezes, and not touching your face.

DO NOT volunteer if…

– Your temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher

– If you are exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19

– If caring for someone with COVID-19 in your household or you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19, stay home, do not volunteer.

While Volunteering

+ Please only do what you are comfortable with.

+ Maintain a six-foot distance from people who do not live with you.

+ Wear a facemask.

+ Be respectful of staff and maintain social distancing.

+ Maintain a minimum number of people in the area, avoid groups of 5+

Concluding Volunteering

+ Sanitize any park equipment that is used.

We can provide tools. Contact Stewardship Coordinator Eric Scott for details

+ Carry out your trash.

If you have any questions, comment, or concerns, please contact Jamie Sands, Volunteer Services and Communications Specialist.

2020 Volunteer Opportunities include:

Adopt-a-Crag volunteer day

Help promote climbing for the future.
Saturday, September 19; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg

Register Here!

We will be clearing the climbing areas of debris. The terrain is uneven. Please wear closed-toe shoes, a mask, and bring your own water. Thank you!

Additional Opportunities:

Adopt-a-Garden (self-guided)
Native Nursery Cultivator (staff-led)
Park Ambassador (Self-guided, open to Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists only).

Volunteer Website: wcparks.galaxydigital.com

Watch this how-to use the Volunteer website video.
Register for opportunities, respond to events, log your hours, and visualize your impact.

Read and sign the Volunteer Handbook.

Types of Volunteer Opportunities

One-Time Opportunities: Help improve your parks and the environment by helping with an assortment of opportunities. No experience is needed; everyone is welcome to help.

Long Term: Adopt-A-Park, Adopt-A-Garden, and Adopt-A-Trail (portion of the Slippery Elm Trail) and more. Please call (419) 353-1897 for more information about these great opportunities.

Group: Groups may sign up for one-time opportunities. Stewardship volunteer programs can also be set up for Scouting Groups, Master Gardener service hours, or community groups. Please contact Eric Scott, Stewardship Coordinator, at escott@wcparks.org or (419) 661-5113 for more information.

Volunteer Applications are required. Please download and print the form, or request a packet from volunteer services at the Park District Headquarters. (419) 353-1897

For more information about our volunteer program, please call 419-353-1897.

If a background check is required for your service click below:

Volunteer Background Check

Visit our Volunteer website.

Adopt-a-Garden Program:

Our native plant gardens need your help!

Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens.

Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden.

Log your hours and add them to this website.

Adopt-a-Garden Parks include: