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Volunteers
are the heart and spirit of the Westchester County Parks system.
Every year, thousands of civic-minded individuals, organizations and
groups volunteer their time and efforts and contribute making their county
parks more enjoyable for the benefit of all Westchester residents.
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Each
spring thousands of civic-minded individuals, groups and organizations
participate in a county-wide parks clean-up at all parks, trailways,
nature centers and golf courses. Local businesses can also
participate by providing food, raffle prizes or other services for
volunteers. For more information call
914-864-7054 |
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Volunteers
in the Parks
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Since
its establishment in the early 1920's the Westchester County
Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation has relied on the
help of community-spirited volunteers who enjoy being a key element
in the stewardship of what has come to be one of the |
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most
Outstanding
park systems in the
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Westchester
County
Volunteers
in the Parks
(VIPs) orient visitors to the parks, lead field trips through the
nature preserves for local elementary schools, take photographs,
help children learn to swim, lead tours of historic sites and help
maintain our parks. Our volunteers range in age, speak many
different languages and come from all walks of life with a variety
of skills, abilities, experiences and interests. But they all
have one thing in common: a desire to be involved in protecting and
preserving the park system for future generations. Westchester
County volunteers enjoy a rewarding learning and work experience and
have countless opportunities to develop their interests and utilize
their skills.
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Westchester
County Parks span nearly 18,000 acres with 50 parks including pools,
beaches, picnic areas, nature preserves, recreation trails and golf
courses, Muscoot Farm, the county's early 20th century working farm,
Playland, Westchester's premier family amusement complex, and the
extraordinary Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial.
The parks are located in nearly every Westchester municipality, from
Yonkers to North Salem and from the Hudson River shore to Long
Island Sound. If you live in Westchester, there is a county
park practically in your back yard.
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Tour
Guides
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Volunteers
have a unique opportunity to learn and then share their knowledge
about Westchester's past with visitors at Muscoot Farm. Volunteers
can also participate in tours and museum preparation tasks at the
newest County park, Merestead.
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Other
Volunteer Opportunities |
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Administrative
assistance |
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Adopt-a-Park |
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Park
Ambassadors |
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Trail
Maintenance |
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Special
Event Assistants |
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Gardening |
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Historic
Interpretation & Preservation |
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Conducting
Surveys/Evaluations |
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Photography |
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Computer
Pro |
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Subscribe
to the Parks E-Club to get up to the minute program and event
information, and valuable discounts. Join
Now
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Joseph A. Stout, Commissioner |
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