Volunteer Calendar

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Volunteering with the Park System provides people ages 14 and up a meaningful way to give back to their community. To assist with planning, registration is required for special events and for training sessions. For information about these or other volunteer opportunities, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4283, or email mkelly@monmouthcountyparks.com.
 
Check back often throughout the year as more dates & opportunities will be added.
 
 

MARCH

E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon  
Sunday, March 3 from 7:00-11:30am
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft
Race assistants needed to support activities.
  
Volunteer Recognition Reception  
Sunday, March 3
Honoring volunteers with over 40 hours of service in 2012.

Trails Maintenance Training Workshop for New Team Members  
Saturday, March 9 from 9:00am-12noon
(ages 16 & up)
Thompson Park Annex, Training Center, 53 Longbridge Road, Holmdel

Volunteer Docent/Receptionist Training   
Saturday, March 9 from 1:30-3:30pm
Thompson Park Annex, Training Center, 53 Longbridge Road, Holmdel
(ages 21 & up)
Greet visitors and provide information about exhibits and facilities. Join us to learn about this wonderful new volunteer opportunity. Volunteer docent/receptionist positions will be in four Park System locations:

Trails Maintenance Session  
Saturday, March 23 from 9:00am-12noon
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Dress for the weather; bring work gloves.
Become a team member. Call for more information.

APRIL

Garden Volunteering Begins with a Pruning Training Workshop  
Choose the date that you would like to attend. To register or for more information, please contact Melissa Kelly at mkelly@monmouthcountyparks.com or by phone 732-842-4000, ext. 4283.

Tuesday, April 9 from 9:00am-12noon or
Thursday, April 18 from 9:00am-12noon
Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft
(ages 14 & up except where noted)
Enjoy gardening and help keep our parks beautiful. Please bring work gloves. Drop-in Volunteer Days are at the following parks: 

Trails Maintenance Session  
Saturday, April 6 from 9:00am-12noon
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information.

Earth Day Environmental Cleanup  
Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown
Saturday, April 20 from 9am-12noon
(ages 14 & up)
The effects of Sandy continue to impact our parks.  Join us for an environmental cleanup to remove debris that washed up along the shoreline of the Navesink River. Please register by calling or emailing us.

Earth Day Celebration  
Saturday, April 20 from 11:00am-5:00pm
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell
(ages 14 & up)
Water is Wonderful!  Assist with children’s crafts, nature activities, and boat tours.

Earth Day Celebrations 
Sunday, April 21 from 11:00am-5:00pm 
(ages 14 & up)
Help is needed to assist with themed event activities at the following locations:

Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap  
Saturday, April 27 from 10:00am-2:00pm
(ages 16 & up)
Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown

MAY

Garden Volunteering  
(ages 14 & up except where noted)
Enjoy gardening and help keep our parks beautiful.  Please bring work gloves. Drop-in Volunteer Days are at the following parks: 

Family Funtathlon   
Saturday, May 4 from 8:00am-12noon
Thompson Park, Lincroft
Assist with event activities to support the contestants in this outdoor adventure challenge.

Trails Maintenance Session 
Saturday, May 4 from 9:00am-12noon 
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a member. Call for more information.

Friends of the Parks Annual Golf Outing   
Wednesday, May 15 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck
Help is needed with registration, handing out beverages to golfers, and monitoring at different golf stations.

Trails Maintenance Workshop for New Team Members 
Saturday, May 18 from 9:00am-12noon  
(ages 16 & up)
Thompson Park Annex, Training Center, 53 Longbridge Road, Holmdel
Become a team member. Call for more information

Outdoor Adventure Expo   
Sunday, May 19 from 11:00am-5:00pm 
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Twp.
Assist staff with event activities including the climbing wall, archery and/or canoeing.

Beach Nesting Bird Monitor Training  
Sunday, May 19 from 12noon-2:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm   
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch
(ages 18 & up)
Piping Plovers are considered an endangered bird species and volunteers are needed to help protect their habitat at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Training will be conducted by Todd Pover, NJ Fish & Wildlife. 

JUNE

Garden Volunteering    
(ages 14 & up except where noted)
Enjoy gardening and help keep our parks beautiful. Please bring work gloves. Drop-in Volunteer Days are at the following parks: 

National Trails Day  
Saturday, June 1 from 9:00am-12noon    
Trails Maintenance Work Session
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information.

Trails Maintenance Session   
Saturday, June 15 from 9:00am-12noon        
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information. 

Trails Maintenance Session           
Saturday, June 29 from 9:00am-12noon     
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information. 

JULY

Garden Volunteering       
(ages 14 & up except where noted)
Enjoy gardening and help keep our parks beautiful. Please bring work gloves. Drop-in Volunteer Days are at the following parks: 

Trails Maintenance Session    
Saturday, July 13 from 9:00am-12noon    
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information.

Monmouth County Fair   
Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-28     
East Freehold Showgrounds, Freehold
Our biggest event of the year! Assist with various activities.

AUGUST

Garden Volunteering   
(ages 14 & up except where noted)
Enjoy gardening and help keep our parks beautiful. Please bring work gloves. Drop-in Volunteer Days are at the following parks: 

SEPTEMBER

volunteersGarden Volunteering  
(ages 14 & up except where noted)
Enjoy gardening and help keep our parks beautiful. Please bring work gloves. Drop-in Volunteer Days are at the following parks: 

Trails Maintenance Session    
Saturday, September 7 from 9:00am-12noon      
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information.

NJ WILD Outdoor Expo   
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16 from 9:00am-6:00pm
(ages 16 & up)
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, Jackson Twp.
Assist staff from Outdoor Adventures with event activities.

Trails Maintenance Training for New Members   
Saturday, September 21 from 9:00am-12noon
(ages 16 & up)
Please bring work gloves. Dress for outdoors, long sleeves, pants.
Become a team member. Call for more information.

Manasquan Reservoir 5-Mile Run    
Sunday, September 22 from 8:00am-12noon      
(ages 14 & up; 13 & under with parent)
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Race assistants needed to support activities.

Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap  
Saturday, September 28 from 10:00am-2:00pm      
(ages 16 & up)
Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown
Assist with event activities.

Harvest Home Festival  
Sunday, September 29 from 10:00am-5:00pm  
(ages 14 & up)
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Assist with various activities throughout the park.

Beach & Dune Clean-up   
Sunday, September 29 from 10:00am-12noon    
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch
(all ages, ages 13 & under with parent)
Please bring work gloves. All other materials will be provided.

OCTOBER

Garden Volunteering   
(ages 14 & up except where noted)
Enjoy gardening and help keep our parks beautiful.  Please bring work gloves. Drop-in Volunteer Days are at the following parks: 

Trails Maintenance Session  
Saturday, October 5 from 9:00am-12noon
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information.

Walnford Day   
Sunday, October 6 from 10:00am-5:00pm
Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold
Help us celebrate Historic Walnford!  Volunteers are needed to interact with visitors in a number of hands-on historical activities. Training to be provided. 

Creatures of the Night   
Fridays & Saturdays, October 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26
(ages 14 & up)
Huber Woods Park, Middletown
Join us for an entertaining environmental program designed to celebrate the fall season with an evening hayride and mysterious nocturnal creatures along the way. Training dates for event will be announced in early September.

Timberbrook Triathlon  
Saturday, October 12 from 7:00-11:00am
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Volunteers are needed to set-up and check-in bikes, distribute race packets and shirts to racers, set up finishing area, hand out water and food to racers, and assist at water stations

Trails Maintenance Session 
Saturday, October 19 from 9:00am-12noon
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information.

Thompson Park Day   
Sunday, October 20 from 10:30am-5:00pm
Thompson Park, Lincroft
(ages 14 & up)
Assist with event activities such as pumpkin painting, a Scarecrow Contest, wagon rides, crafts and entertainment.

NOVEMBER

Woods Hollow Classic Mountain Bike Race 
Saturday, November 2 from 8:00-11:00am
Tatum Park, Middletown
Holland Activity Center Entrance
Race assistants needed to support event activities.

Trails Maintenance Session
Saturday, November 16 from 9:00am-12noon
(ages 16 & up, previous training required)
Become a team member. Call for more information.