Volunteer opportunities
"Be there" Initiative
City opportunities The City of St. Louis Park has volunteer opportunities available to help support our city departments, which allows us to better serve the community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many volunteer programs and activities have been postponed or canceled. Visit www.stlouispark.org/volunteer for the most updated information on the status of volunteer programs and activities.
Hydrant Hero There are roughly 1,700 fire hydrants in St. Louis Park, and although we have firefighters to remove snow around the hydrants after a snowfall, they can't always clean them all in a timely manner. This is where you can help. Volunteer to become a Hydrant Hero and keep the hydrants around your homes and businesses clear of snow in the winter and free of plant overgrowth in the summer. Interested volunteers can adopt a hydrant at www.hydranthero.org. Choose a hydrant, click on the “Adopt me” link and fill out the registration form – you can even give your hydrant a name! For questions, contact Assistant Chief Cary Smith at csmith@stlouispark.org or 952.924.2171.
The feeling of isolation and loneliness is something that many aging residents face, and is linked to several health risks, both physically and mentally. COVID-19 can make these feelings worse for residents age 65 and older.
Teen volunteer opportunities JUNIOR NATURALIST GRADES 7 – 12 (2021 – 2022 school year) Junior naturalists enjoy working with kids, taking care of the nature center animals and helping with special events, public programs and behind-the-scenes projects. At this time, we are unable to accept new applications. If you would like to receive an email notice when applications are available, email Becky McConnell at bmcconnell@stlouispark.org and include your full name. We appreciate your interest in serving our community!
Teen volunteer opportunities SUMMER PLAYGROUND JUNIOR LEADER Grades 7 – 9 (2021 – 2022 school year)
To enhance the community’s well-being, the City of St. Louis Park launched the “Be there” initiative. As part of the initiative, neighbors and community members in St. Louis Park are encouraged to reach out to neighbors age 65 and older to offer connection and/ or assistance. Offering social connection relieves feelings of isolation and enhances community connection. Visit www.stlouispark.org to learn more about how you can participate.
Beautify St. Louis Park Help beautify St. Louis Park by picking up litter and debris from a local park or street! This is a great activity for individuals and groups of all ages and can be done on your own time. Use your own bags and gloves, and volunteers can leave their bags in the trash cans located at each park. If bags are too large for trash cans, contact Kiah Selmer at kselmer@stlouispark.org. Volunteers are invited to post their pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and tag the City of St. Louis Park (@stlouispark)!
Are you looking for a fun volunteer opportunity this summer? You’ll assist playground leaders with fun games, crafts and other activities through our Summer Playground Program in parks around the city. The application process will be different than in the past due to COVID-19 guidelines. Contact Lisa Abernathy at labernathy@stlouispark.org if you are interested in being a junior leader this summer.
www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec • 952.924.2540
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