volunteer at the Crystal Lake Park District

Enhance your life while giving back to the community through various volunteer service opportunities with the Crystal Lake Park District. Volunteers are essential to the success of our programs and special events. Get started by completing an application!

Complete a Volunteer Application

Why volunteer?

• Give back to and strengthen the community
• Connect with others and meet new people
• Develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Feel a sense of achievement and purpose
• Good for your mind and body
• Career exploration or advancement
• To have fun!

Who can volunteer?

• Individuals and Families - choose an activity or special event based on your interests and availability.
• Businesses and Civic Organizations - build a community's public image and improve staff morale by volunteering as a group.
• Teens and Social Groups - Boys and Girls 14 years and up are invited to gain valuable work experience or fulfill service hours for school or other organizations. Youth younger than age 16 must volunteer with a parent or legal guardian. Any volunteer under the age of 18 must have a parental signature to volunteer.

Volunteer Opportunities

The list below is a partial list of opportunities:

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEERS

Throughout the year, the Crystal Lake Park District hosts large scale special events that rely on groups of volunteers. Event volunteering opportunities are suitable for parent/child pairs, business groups, service organizations, as well as, individuals.

NATURAL AREA VOLUNTEERS

For questions on volunteering for the Crystal Lake Park District, please contact Rocio Arreola-Escutia at 815.459.0680 x 1202 or rescutia@crystallakeparks.org.