Glenview Park District - Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities | Coaching Youth Sports | At the Grove | At Wagner Farm | At Air Station Prairie

Discover the Rewards of Volunteering at the Glenview Park District

Address:		1930 Prairie Street Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 657-3215
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If you have some time to give and are looking for a way to make a difference in the world around you, consider volunteering at the Glenview Park District. Volunteers are critical to the success of many park district programs, facilities and special events. Volunteer opportunities at the park district include:

Coaching youth sports
If you enjoy sports and working with young people and have a few hours available each week, become a volunteer coach for one of the Glenview Park District’s Youth Sports Leagues! Leagues and seasons include:

Flag Football (Grades 3-6 – Fall)
Volleyball (Grades 5-8 – Fall)
Jump Shots Basketball (Grades 1-2 – Winter)
Grade School Basketball (Grades 3-5 – Winter)
Middle School Basketball (Grades 6-8 – Winter)
Girl’s Spring Softball (Grades 3-8 – Spring)
Girl’s Instructional Softball (Grades 1-2 – Spring) NEW

To learn more about volunteer coaching, call Jill Bruns at 224-521-2560. To fill out an application to become a volunteer coach, click here.

The Grove National Historic Landmark
The Grove needs people to assist with programs, participate in a Restoration Work Day, work at the Grove Store, or help out at a special event. For more information, call 847-299-6096 or click here.

Wagner Farm
Volunteer to help with programs or farm chores, do historical research or work at special events. For more information, call 847-299-6096 or click here. (link to Wagner Farm Volunteer page).

Air Station Prairie
Help restore the prairie by removing invasive and non-native species. For more information, call 847-901-6828 or click here.

Special Events
Make a single day commitment at one of these family-oriented events.

Princess Ball (February)
Halloween Spooktacular (October)
To volunteer, call Kathleen Benson at 224-521-2541
Park Center Triathlon (July)
To volunteer, call Kathleen McInnis at 224-521-2596

With certain exceptions (such as those volunteering for a single day event), prospective park district volunteers will be required to fill out an online application as well as successful complete a criminal background check.

Volunteering allows you to use your special skills, interact with people of all ages, make new friends, enjoy new experiences and give something back to your community. Make your life better by volunteering today.