About the Volunteer Program
Why Volunteer With the Peoria Park District?
We’re proud to be an award-winning park district, and our volunteers reflect that dedication. Volunteer with us and be part of the best!
- The Peoria Park District is a well-known organization with an outstanding reputation for serving area residents.
- Gain valuable experience.
- Choose from options that include sports, environmental clean-ups, special events, special recreation, youth theatre, animal education, and more.
- Be honored with Volunteer of the Year award and also volunteer recognition events.
- Learn more about volunteering through our bi-monthly newsletter.
- Meet new people and have FUN!
WHAT CAN VOLUNTEERS DO?
The Peoria Park District is diverse and offers a variety of opportunities at numerous facilities, events, and programs.
Ways our volunteers can contribute their time:
- Help at Children’s Theatre movies, concerts, and performances as ticket takers, ushers, and crowd control.
- Lend a hand at major community events.
- Run crafts and games at holiday events such as Howl-Zoo-Ween, March Madness, and Critter Christmas.
- Assist with senior programs at our community centers.
- Coach youth sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, and more.
- Help build costumes and sets with our youth theatre program.
- Work with animals at the Peoria Zoo. Help organize and manage fitness events like the Turkey Trot.
- And much, much more!
Looking for something to do outside of the house? We have fun-filled opportunities for teens that will keep you coming back for more! Note: some teen volunteer opportunities are based on experience.
Volunteering as a middle school or high school student allows you to:
- Gain valuable experience for colleges and careers (looks great on a resume).
- Work with your friends to help others.
- Meet community organizations.
- Enjoy a flexible time commitment.
- Meet new people and have FUN!
Volunteer as a Family:
Do busy schedules keep you from spending quality time together as a family? We are here to help!
Benefit from volunteering with us as a family:
- Instill community service values in your children.
- Interact and grow together while helping others.
- Choose from different activities for families of different types and sizes.
- Meet great people along the way, and develop long-lasting family relationships.
Volunteer as an Organization:
The Peoria Park District is looking for local business partners to join us in creating a better community. Help us make Peoria an even better place to live!
Volunteering as a business or a student organization is rewarding in many ways:
- Increases employee morale.
- Allows different department to interact outside of work.
- Builds a connection with the community.
- Markets your company and organization.
- Provides sponsorship opportunities.
- Portrays a positive business image to the community.
- Allows interaction with the other registered student organizations.
*Note: We do accept court-ordered community service volunteers upon approval.
Contact our Volunteer Department
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or 309-681-2827