X

Volunteer

Looking to get involved in your community?

We are always seeking groups, organizations and individuals to assist in a wide variety of activities, event and programs all year long.

Columbus Recreation and Parks is grateful for each volunteer that supports the city in creating positive life experiences for residents as they enjoy the community’s natural and recreational amenities.

Use this page to check out the variety of opportunities we offer!

Make a Difference This Spring

      Help make these community events a success by volunteering!

Featured Opportunities

Earth Day Events!
April 5: Art for the Earth Litter Cleanup.
April 25: Earth and Arbor Day Celebration.

 

Cap City Festivals!

April 26: Cap City Festival.

Volunteer at a Cap City Festival for an afternoon of fun and entertainment!

 

Theater Arts
Usher at Gem of the Ocean on March 13, 14, 15 or 16.
You’ll assist with programs and concessions while enjoying a fantastic show!

Ongoing Opportunities

Conservation Events

Sign up to volunteer at our conservation events this season! Join us for invasive removals, litter cleanups, and conservation stewardship training to help beautify our natural spaces.

March Madness Events 

Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us on March 21 & 26 to help out at our video game tournament.

Therapeutic Recreation

Help make recreation accessible to all by helping out at a practice or session this month!

Adaptive Aquatics

Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Basketball

Boccia

Boxing Event at Berliner Sports Park

Help assist with the set up & tear down for the department’s boxing event on April 12.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Opportunities for Individuals

Are you an individual looking for volunteer opportunities? Check out Volunteer Hub and sign up for our next event.

Explore

Opportunities for Organizations

Do you have a group looking to give back to the community? Fill out the Group Volunteer Request Form and we will work with you on a plan for your organization.

Request

Contact Us

If you have questions about volunteering with Columbus Recreation and Parks, please email us.

Email

OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

Conservation: Volunteers are helping to maintain our nature preserves and pollinator gardens throughout Columbus.

Landscaping: Volunteers mulch and plant the landscaped areas throughout our 400+ parks.

Tree Planting: Volunteers can plant and track trees on their own property or coordinate with the city to plant trees.

Playground Clean-Ups: Volunteers assist with mulching our 280+ playgrounds and general park clean-up.

Litter Clean-Ups: In collaboration with Keep Columbus Beautiful, volunteers help us maintain our more than 400 parks!

SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Coaching and Officiating: Each of our 29 community centers hosts sports leagues, and volunteering is a great way to help!

Golf Courses: Golf course attendants provide exceptional customer service to athletes providing information on the course and admitting golfers for their tee-times. View available volunteering opportunities.

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Counselors-In-Training (CIT): Designed for young people ages 13-17, the CIT program is a volunteer opportunity (including service hour credit) for select applicants to learn and gain experience with the department’s summer camp program.

Mobile Produce Markets: Weekly from February through December, our Food Office gives out hundreds of produce to local families in need. View available volunteering opportunities.

Therapeutic Recreation: This specialized program cultivates athletes with disabilities. Volunteers play a very important role, assisting athletes in sports blind soccer, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball and seated boccia. View available volunteering opportunities.

Top