Downers Grove Park District
Organization Address:
Downers Grover Park District - Lincoln Center
935 E. Maple Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Name and Position of Contact Person:
Pat Semple, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Number:
(630) 963-1300 ext. 2218
E-mail Address:
psemple@dgparks.org
Website Address:
www.dgparks.org
Days/Hours Available for Service Learners:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Various other times on Saturday's, occassional Sundays
Description of Organization:
The park distrcit provides a variety of year-round recreational, environmental and educational programs. They have facilities and park areas to meet the needs and interest of residents in the community.
Description of Service Learner Role:
- Work in our Natural Areas in land management: collect prairie seed, pull weeds, clear brush and help maintain trails.
- Staff the nature center, greet and direct visitors to exhibits and trails or work with special events.
- Help at the Museum and organize collections, work with the inventory and research of local history or assist with special events and outdoor work.
- The Active Adult Center needs people to assist with activities like Bingo or set up and serve food at Koffee Klub and monthly parties.
- Work with children at Kidzone, a preschool daycare center at the Fitness Center, supervising special event activities and teaching crafts/games.
- Assist with supervising or coaching various sports in our Open Gym program.
Organization Requirements:
A waiver is required for all participation.
Number of Placements Available:
Dependent on activity or activities available at the time.
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