For a list of opportunities, please see our volunteer opportunities section or check out some of our highlighted opportunities below.

• Coaches Needed for Youth Sports
  Over 600 youth sports teams would not play each year without the dedication of a volunteer coach. We have dozens of opportunities available during the summer and fall months.  Fall sports include soccer, volleyball, football and more! Please contact us at volunteer@minneapolisparks.org or 612-230-6434 as new opportunities are available every week!
• Roll On!
  Over 150 volunteers are needed to support riders at the 3rd Annual Minneapolis Bike Tour on Sunday, Sept. 20. Volunteer positions include registration, water stop support, bike marshals and more. Please contact Michelle Kellogg at mkellogg@minneapolisparks.org if you or your group are interested in supporting this fun and exciting event!
• Gardening
  Show us your green thumb! Volunteer days are scheduled at many of our formal gardens for the summer. Please visit our Gardening Opportunities page for more information or contact the following gardeners:
  • Longfellow Gardens – Teresa Burton – tburton@minneapolisparks.org
  • Loring Garden of the Seasons – gardenatloring@minneapolisparks.org
  • Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary – 612-370-4903
  • Nokomis Naturescape – Join community volunteers in the Nokomis Naturescape (located at 50th Street E and Nokomis Parkway) on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Contact Vicki Bonk for more info:  612-727-3562 or vbonk@usiwireless.com.
• Adopt-a-Statue
  Many of our historical statues are showing their age with tarnishing and algae growth. Clean and care for your favorite MPRB statue on an annual basis as part of our new Adopt-a-Statue program. Training is provided and non-harsh chemicals are used in the cleaning process. Great for individuals or small groups. There are 15 statues available from which to choose. Please contact Diane Moe at dmoe@minneapolisparks.org or 612-370-4929 for more information.
• Corporate or Group One - Time Service Projects are available on weekdays in the morning and early afternoon hours. More information.