Volunteer with the Charleston Parks Conservancy


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Current Volunteer Opportunities

Community Gardens

Join us at one of our three community gardens. Tasks can include vegetable gardening, flower gardening, volunteering with the bees & more!

Activity Shifts Start End
Corrine Jones Community Garden 4 10/4/2023 10/25/2023
Magnolia Community Garden 5 10/3/2023 10/31/2023
Medway Community Garden 4 10/6/2023 10/27/2023

Garden in the Parks (ornamental gardening)

Ornamental gardening at one of the City of Charleston parks that we manage.

Activity Shifts Start End
Allan Park GIP 1 10/10/2023 10/10/2023
Colonial Lake GIP 4 10/4/2023 10/31/2023
Mary Conway Park 1 10/19/2023 10/19/2023
Moultrie GIP 1 10/26/2023 10/26/2023
Philip Simmons Park GIP 1 10/5/2023 10/5/2023
Rose Pavilion GIP 3 10/3/2023 10/21/2023
Tiedemann GIP 1 10/24/2023 10/24/2023
Wragg Square GIP 1 10/17/2023 10/17/2023

Light the Lake

Join us for our largest holiday celebration of the year - volunteers join us on the first Friday of December at Colonial Lake to create a memorable experience for all to enjoy.

This year, we'll offer the regularly scheduled event from 5-7pm, and then will have a holiday movie at Moultrie Park from 7-9pm.

Check out the volunteer opportunities available below!

Activity Shifts Start End
Bar & Concession Shift 1 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Bar & Concession Shift 2 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Conservancy Booth 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Event & Luminary Breakdown 2 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Event Setup 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Floaters/Conservancy Ambassadors 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Lighting Luminaries 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Luminary Pre-Event Prep 0 10/4/2023 10/4/2023
Photo Station 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023
Pre-Event Prep: Place Luminaries 1 12/1/2023 12/1/2023

Party for the Parks

Join us for the largest party of the year! 

We're looking for volunteers to make this party the best it can be, from volunteering on the day of the event, to assisting with pre-event needs the week of.
 
Please view the volunteer schedule below and sign up for a shift if you'd like to join us. Before signing up, please review these few notes:
  • Volunteers during the event must be 21+. Volunteers under 21 are welcome to assist with setup.
  • Volunteers are welcome to one shift drink throughout the event. Volunteers who over indulge will be asked to leave.
  • There are some volunteer roles reserved for members of particular community groups, so please do not sign up for them unless you are a member of that group.
  • This year's theme is Miami Vice - dressing up in costume is encouraged!
  • You will be provided all final volunteer details a week before the event.
  • Volunteers for during event volunteering and breakdown will enjoy free admission to the event.
Activity Shifts Start End
Check-in: Scanning Tickets (smartphone required) 0 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Check-in: Wristbanding 1 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Clean-up Crew 1 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Day-of Site Setup 2 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Floaters 1 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Next-day Cleanup Crew 1 11/5/2023 11/5/2023
Raffle Ticket Sales 1 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Silent Auction 1 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Vendor Liaisons 1 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
VIP Tent Shift 1 0 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
VIP Tent Shift 2 1 11/4/2023 11/4/2023
Volunteer Check-in Assistance 0 11/4/2023 11/4/2023

Programs & Events

Volunteer at a Conservancy community event! Our events provide a variety of ways to get involved. Typical volunteer roles include setup, event assistance and breakdown as needed.

Activity Shifts Start End
Charleston Magazine at Rose Pavilion - Bar Support 1 10/15/2023 10/15/2023
Trick or Treat in the Park 0 10/27/2023 10/27/2023

Watering in the Parks

Watering volunteers keep our parks and gardens quenched throughout the year! Volunteers have the option to sign up to water a park from April-October, or water one of our community gardens on a three month basis.

Activity Shifts Start End
Corrine Jones Community Garden 1 10/3/2023 12/29/2023
Magnolia Community Garden 4 10/3/2023 12/31/2023
Magnolia Pollinator Garden 0 10/4/2023 12/27/2023
Medway Community Garden 4 10/3/2023 12/31/2023
Medway Flower Garden 1 10/3/2023 12/31/2023
Medway Pollinator Garden 0 10/8/2023 12/31/2023

Charleston Parks Conservancy Mission Statement

Connecting people to their parks.