Downers Grove Park District
Organization Address:
2455 Warrenville Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Name and Position of Contact Person:
Pat Semple, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Number:
(630) 963-1304
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
Description of Organization:
They provide 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:
1. Work in our Natural Areas in land management: collect prairie seed, pull weeds, clear brush and help maintain trails.
2. Staff the nature center, greet and direct visitors to exhibits and trails or work with special events.
3. Help at the Museum and organize collections, work with the inventory and research of local history or assist with special events and outdoor work.
4. The Active Adult Center needs people to assist with activities like Bingo or set up and serve food at Koffee Klub and monthly parties.
5. Work with children at Kidzone, a preschool daycare center at the Fitness Center, supervising special event activities and teaching crafts/games.
6. Assist w/ swim lessons in spring/summer. We also use volunteers for our Open Gym program
Organization Requirements:
Number of Placements Available:
10
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