We’re always looking for volunteers! We have virtual, in-person, and group volunteer opportunities available. Safety measures are in place to keep all in-person volunteers safe and distanced. Browse the listed positions and fill out the form below if you are interested. If you have any questions feel free to email us at volunteer@washingtonparks.net.
*WPP is able to sign off on hours volunteered as community service*
Historic Building Restoration Volunteer
We’re looking for hard-working restoration/renovation volunteers. No previous experience necessary. The volunteer will learn under the supervision of Behnam, our Sites Manager, taking care of the renovation of a historic building – the Josephine Butler Parks Center. The volunteer will gain valuable knowledge across all aspects of restoration. Some examples include painting, carpentry, landscaping, gardening, deep cleaning, and the overall restoration of this National Register property. WPP is looking for those who are willing to learn and open to a flexible schedule.
Volunteers work with staff to create a weekly schedule, however, we are looking for volunteers who are able to come on a weekly basis between the hours of 9am-5pm.
Urban Farm/Park Clean-up Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at a community greening center or in a park? We have opportunities at our one-acre urban farm, the Marvin Gaye Greening Center, along with Marvin Gaye Park, the park adjacent to the greening center. At the greening center we grow fresh organic produce for the Ward 7 and 8 communities. Volunteers help with weeding, harvesting, planting, and tending to the farm. No experience is necessary. Volunteers may also head into Marvin Gaye Park and help out with things such as tree planting, invasive species removal, trash clean up, stream clean up, and general park beautification.
During COVID-19 our weekly volunteer days are Wednesdays from 11am-3pm.
Want to volunteer with a group? While the pandemic is ongoing we can safely host up to 20 volunteers, and during non-pandemic times we have the capability to host 100+ volunteers! Email us to set up a volunteer date (includes weekends).
Service Saturday Park Clean-up
The 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am-1pm we have a park clean-up in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. Interested in volunteering? No need to sign up, just come out at 10am and meet us at the base of the Joan of Arc statue.
We love to host groups on Service Saturdays! Email us for more information.