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Adaptive Recreation
Mission Statement
Parks Tacoma Adaptive Recreation Programs provide recreational, social, and athletic opportunities for people with physical disabilities along with their friends, and families.
General Interests
Unified Community League Coach
Volunteer to lead a team this season! Coaches of Parks Tacoma Unified teams will work with players with and without disabilities and guide them through learning a sport and how to work together as a team to increase their skills on the court or field and apply those skills in Saturday games. You will get a roster from Parks Tacoma and it will be your responsibility to be the point of contact and communicate details to the players. Coaches are asked to hold practice at least 1 hour once a week in the evenings. Dates and times are flexible depending on coach availability.
Unified League seasons are as follows:
December - February: Unified Basketball
March - May: Unified Cornhole
October - November: Unified Soccer
Metro Arts
Metro Arts Mission Statment
Play, learn and grow with Metro Arts at multiple Tacoma locations all year long.
Mobile Kitchen Tour
Northwest Trek
Welcome Volunteers!
Current Volunteers: Please log in to view your account!
Interested Volunteers: Please click the button to the right that says "Fill in an application"
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?
These are the current volunteer opportunities:
Nature Engagement (Education) department volunteers work directly with visitors, educating them about Pacific Northwest animals and their habitats using biofacts and “stopper” cart programs. We are looking for volunteers who are (or have the ability to develop skills in being) comfortable talking to the general public about wildlife and wild places, the ability to be professional in all interactions, and have a willingness to learn!
Zoological Only open to active current volunteers, we open these opportunities as they become available. Please mark if this is something you would be interested in for future opportunities. Volunteers work with the staff to prepare diets and enrichments for the animals at Northwest Trek. We are looking for volunteers who are reliable and can make a weekly commitment, good at following directions, and can work independently.
Horticulture department volunteers work with staff to maintain the lush flora at Northwest Trek. We are looking for volunteers who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, working outside in all weather conditions, and can take direction well.
Maintenance department volunteers work with staff based on project needs. Volunteers assist maintenance staff with general park maintenance, special construction projects, and picking up orders and materials for projects and maintenance needs. Possible work in and around animal habitats.
Special Events volunteers work with the public during park-wide special events doing a variety of things from crafting to passing out candy at a Trick or Treat stations. We are looking for volunteers who are reliable, interested in lending a helping hand during busy days in the park, and can take direction well.
To find out more about the duties and what qualifications, knowledge and abilities are needed to be a successful volunteer in any of these departments, go here and then click "Read More".
Thanks!
Northwest Trek Volunteer Team
volunteers@nwtrek.org • 360.832.6117
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Our Mission
Awakening a connection to Wild Life with everyone in the Pacific Northwest.
Volunteer Opportunities at Northwest Trek
Park Volunteers
Our parks need you
Parks Tacoma manages over 2,812 acres of parks and green space, historic landmarks, community centers, beautiful gardens, and special attractions that give us all a chance to get out and play more.
We're asking you to chip in by investing your time and talents to help us improve parks and green spaces, protect neighborhood buildings, and promote a healthier environment while also helping to build a stronger community.
Our roots
Park Volunteers, formerly known as "CHIP-in!" originated in 2003 when Parks Tacoma faced a lack of funds for maintaining all of the city's parks. Rather than take drastic measures - simply closing parks and walking away - a proactive approach was taken to develop a partnership between the park district and the community to help keep parks open and operating.
Park Volunteer Opportunities
Park Volunteer
Want to come and help at the parks? Then sign up as a park volunteer and help us with removing invasive plant species, planting native plants, and pick up the park.
Catherine Ursich Park
Join us in restoring the natural area of Catherine Ursich Park!
Email chloe.nelson@tacomaparks.com for information on volunteer opportunities and stewardship.
Charlotte's Blueberry Park
Join in as we care for the blueberry shrubs and natural area at our monthly work parties! Parties are led by our volunteer steward, DJ Heath.
FILL OUT APPLICATION OR LOG-IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT TO SEE SCHEDULED WORK PARTIES, EVERY 1st SATURDAY OF THE MONTH!
For any questions, please email Kevin Johnson at kevin.johnson@tacomaparks.com
China Lake
Join Habitat Steward, Gail Sklar, in restoring the natural area at China Lake Park!
Monthly work parties occur on the first Saturday of each month. For questions please email chloe.nelson@tacomaparks.com.
McKinley Park
Join us and our volunteer steward, Danny Patnode to care for Mckinley Park!
FILL OUT APPLICATION OR LOG-IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT TO SEE SCHEDULED WORK PARTIES, EVERY 3rd SATURDAY OF THE MONTH.
For any questions, please email Kevin Johnson at kevin.johnson@tacomaparks.com
Oak Tree Park
Oak Tree Park is home to one of the last stands of White oak in Western Washington. You can volunteer by helping us protect this priority habitat!
FILL OUT APPLICATION OR LOG-IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT TO SEE SCHEDULED WORK PARTIES, EVERY 3rd SATURDAY OF THE MONTH.
For questions, please email Kevin Johnson at kevin.johnson@tacomaparks.com
Puget Creek Park
Join us in restoring the Puget Gulch! We are actively looking for a volunteer Habitat Steward for Puget Park.
Email chloe.nelson@tacomaparks.com for information on volunteer opportunities and stewardship.
Senator Rosa Franklin Park
Join Habitat Steward, Nori Kimura, in restoring the natural area at Senator Rosa Franklin Park!
Monthly work parties occur on the second Saturday of each month. For questions please email chloe.nelson@tacomaparks.com.
Titlow Park
Titlow Park is a diverse park with activities including Restoration Work Parties, Park Watch, and Special Events! Please email chloe.nelson@tacomaparks.com for questions about volunteer opportunities.
Wapato Lake
Help restore Wapato Lake by taking out Invasive plant species, planting native plants, picking up litter, and preserving the natural wetland areas.
