Volunteers Make a Difference

Enhance your life while helping others. Persons ages 12 and older are encouraged to get involved by volunteering. Volunteers give freely of their time and expertise in order to make a difference.

Volunteering can help you:

  • Build confidence and self-esteem
  • Make a difference in someone's life
  • Encourage diversity
  • Make new friends
  • Gain new opportunities and challenges
  • Provide a sense of fun and adventure
  • Improve career opportunities and employability
  • Be part of a community
  • Feel needed and valued
  • Learn or develop skills

Questions?
For more information on volunteerism or fulfilling hours for church or school, contact Supervisor of Community Programs and Events, Mary Lester, at 847-599-3745 or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Apply to volunteer: 
Submit application via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to Mary Lester. 

Download Volunteer Application

  Special Events Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to serve in many capacities during special events. Volunteers can decorate, help with food preparation, assist with crafts and games or welcome people at the door. 

Apply to volunteer at a future special event: 
Submit application via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to Marketing and Special Event Coordinator, Davida Doyle. 

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 Coaching

Volunteers are needed for our youth soccer, youth basketball, and youth t-ball leagues.  

Apply to be a volunteer coach: 
Submit application via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to Athletics Supervisor, Christopher Poole. 

Download Volunteer Application

Special Thanks to Our Volunteers

Thank you for your time, talents and passion for the community. We are so grateful for all you have done for the Gurnee Park District!