Volunteer Opportunities

Recreation

Youth Sports Coaches
We are currently recruiting coaches for youth sports. For more information, visit our Youth Sports Coaching page.

Volunteer Tutor
After-school Homework Helpers are needed for students in grades K-12. Days and times vary depending on location. For more information, contact Mimi Kalb at mkalb@minneapolisparks.org.

Environmental Stewardship

Arbor Day at East Phillips Park - May 18th
More than 100 trees will be planted, watered, and mulched with the help of volunteers. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate. Pre-registration is recommended for individuals and required for groups of 5 or more volunteers.

Please see our Arbor Day Poster for event details.Register for the event or email volunteer@minneapolisparks.org or call 612-313-7778.

Great Garlic Mustard Pulls
Help us weed out pesky garlic mustard at Theodore Wirth Park, Roberts Bird Sanctuary, and Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden. Choose from 7 events in April and May. Learn more and register online.

Attack of the Purple Loosestrife - July 20
Looks can be deceiving; the Purple loosestrife is actually an invasive weed. Help us nip it in the bud (literally) at Lake of the Isles. Learn more and register online.