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THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE WITH PARKS & RECREATION - TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT OUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, DAN CAHILL, dcahill@ci.burlington.vt.us

 

Would you or a group you're affiliated with like to take on a volunteer project at one of Burlington's parks?  We welcome offers from individuals or groups to held weed, rake, pick up trash, police parks, etc.  If you have some time and would like to volunteer to help keep our parks beautiful and safe, we would love to hear from you! 

Examples of volunteer Opportunities in the Parks

 

Spring/Summer: beach cleanups, drift wood removal, Green Up day, invasive species removal and management, special event support

 

Fall/Winter: park close up support, special event support for Winter Fesitval and the Wintervale,

 

 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Dog Park Volunteers:
Volunteers needed to help monitor the dog park sites at Starr Farm and Waterfront parks, remove trash and inform users of park rules.  Download a Starr Farm Dog Park volunteer application.

Memorial Auditorium Concert Ushers:
Volunteer ushers needed for all concerts at Memorial Auditorium - see listings on our calendar.  To volunteer, call Maxine at 862-5909. 

 

Ethan Allen Tower Keypers:

This group shares responsibilities amongst its members for opening and closing the Ethan Allen Tower. Beyond this, the Ethan Allen Tower Keypers are the eyes and ears of Ethan Allen Park assisting the Parks and Recreation Department on the identification and execution of vital maintenance needs.
 
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