Volunteer in Madison Parks
Madison Parks, along with volunteer organizations, offer numerous opportunities throughout the year to help make our parks more beautiful. Opportunities and activities are coordinated by Parks staff and volunteer groups.
- Step 1: Volunteer Interest
The volunteer interest form is the first step for individuals and groups to show your interest and learn more. - Step 2: Volunteer Work Release
Individuals and groups must complete the volunteer release form prior to completing any work in a park. - Step 3: Volunteer Hours
Once work is completed, track your volunteer hours. For individuals and groups.
View Friends of group Volunteer Projects
Email questions: parksvolunteer@cityofmadison.com.
Volunteer Programs
- Adopt-A-Park Program - organizations and businesses provide hours or dollars to support their favorite park
- Adopt Ice Program - volunteers maintain neighborhood ice rinks in the winter
- Bird & Nature Outings - nature experts lead year-round, monthly outings
- Disc Golf Volunteer Days - various Saturdays in April/May
- Dog Park Cleanup Day - annual event in early spring
- Earth Day Challenge - annual event in April
- Flower Garden Volunteers - maintain a flower garden in one of our parks
- Ride the Drive - special event volunteers are needed at this annual bike event
- Winter Clothing Drive - drop off winter clothing on specific dates at specific locations
Volunteer Policy
In 2014, the Board of Parks Commissioners approved the Statements of Policies and Guidelines for Volunteer Activities within the Madison Parks System. The document contains helpful information for individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Madison Parks.
Tools (and quantity) Available Through Madison Parks
- Leaf rake (2)
- Hard Rake (13)
- Hedge Trimmer (10)
- Loppers (6)
- Mini Leaf Rake (2)
- Picker (12)
- Flat Shovel (2)
- Push Broom (1)
- Broom (1)
- Flat Ice Chipper (2)
- Weed Pullers (4)
- Hooked Hand Saw - Sythe (5)
- Curved Hand Saw (10)
- Pitch Fork (2)
- Bucket (4)
Friends of Groups
If you are in working with an existing volunteer group or you have a volunteer group that is not listed, please email parksvolunteer@cityofmadison.com.
- Friends of Cherokee Marsh
- Friends of Edna Taylor
- Friends of Gates of Heaven
- Friends of Hoyt Park
- Friends of Hudson Park
- Friends of Lake Wingra
- Friends of McGinnis Park
- Friends of Merrill Spring
- Friends of Monona Bay
- Friends of Olin-Turville
- Friends of Owen Conservation Park
- Friends of Reynolds Park
- Friends of Starkweather Creek
- Friends of the Goodman Waves
- Friends of Vilas Park
- Friends of Warner Beach
- Friends of Warner Park (Circle of Friends)
- Friends of Westmorland and SW Path
- Friends of Woodland Hills Park
- Friends of Yahara Place Park
- Friends of Yahara River Parkway
- Wild Warner
Volunteer
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Adopt-A-Park Program
- Adopt Ice Program
- Disc Golf Volunteer Days
- Dog Park Cleanup Day
- Donate
- Flower Garden Volunteers
- Ride the Drive
- Winter Clothing Drive
Contact
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John Weichelt
Volunteer Coordinator
jweichelt@cityofmadison.com
(608) 261-9179