Become a Volunteer with Gahanna Parks & Rec
Learn new skills, care for favorite parks, and make a lasting impact in your community.
There are several ways to become involved with the Gahanna Community and becoming a volunteer is a great way to create a difference. Gahanna Parks & Rec offers a variety of opportunities that individuals, groups, and those looking for more consistent opportunities can be part of. Learn more about becoming a volunteer below by checking out out our volunteer resources and other great information about becoming a volunteer!
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Handbook
This will help you understand how volunteering with us works and includes important policies and procedures! This is a great guide for volunteering with us and can help you understand our values.
Types of Volunteer Service
It is important to find the right service opportunity for you! We enjoy working with single day volunteers, group volunteers, and long-term volunteers and we want to make sure that you are set-up for success for the type of volunteer work you are looking to accomplish.
Short-Term Volunteers
Short-term volunteers are those seeking to participate in one-time or time-limited projects. These are often those or a seeking to fulfill school or program credit, or are seeking a way to get involved in the community! For a list of opportunities, please click this link!
Group Volunteers can range from schools, service clubs, businesses, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, or other types of groups. Group requests must be submitted 6 weeks in advance. Requests must include the following details: date/time, alternative date/time, anticipated number of volunteers, point of contact for day-of service, and an idea of what the group is hoping to work on (i.e. creek cleanup). To submit a request for a group volunteer activity, please click this link!
Adopt-A-Park Volunteer(s)
This program is ideal for those who are passionate about giving back to their community and wish to volunteer consistently. By registering to volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on your community by committing to a minimum of six dates or 18 hours of volunteer work per year.
