I would like to volunteer
Get Social
Brews in the Zoo
A night out for the adults to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and enjoy local craft beers, a costume contest, food trucks, raffles, and live music in the Menominee Park Zoo (520 Pratt Trail). Volunteers must be 21 as they will be serving beverages.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverage Pourer | 1 | 10/16/2026 | 10/16/2026 | |
| Food & Beverage Server | 1 | 10/16/2026 | 10/16/2026 | |
Landscaping and Operations
Volunteers will assist with various landscaping tasks (mulching, weeding, painting, shore or park cleanup, etc.).
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping/Weeding/Gardening | 1 | |||
Menominee Park Zoo
Assist the Zoo Education Coordinator with various programs and projects.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo Maintenance & Improvement Projects | 1 | |||
Snooze at the Zoo
Kids and their families can camp out under the stars with their favorite animals in the Menominee Park Zoo (520 Pratt Trail). Volunteers will assist with serving dinner, tending the campfire, and making s'mores!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage Server | 1 | 9/12/2026 | 9/12/2026 | |
Touch-a-Truck
Families can enjoy hands-on activities, games, building projects, and more, all while exploring vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the Leach Amphitheater (303 Ceape Avenue). Volunteers will assist as runners, gate attendants, game attendants, and truck monitors.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Runner | 1 | 9/19/2026 | 9/19/2026 | |
| Games & Activities Attendant | 1 | 9/19/2026 | 9/19/2026 | |
| Gate Attendant | 1 | 9/19/2026 | 9/19/2026 | |
| Truck Monitor | 1 | 9/19/2026 | 9/19/2026 | |
Zooloween Boo
Kids and their families can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, food trucks, games, crafts, prizes, and more at the Menominee Park Zoo (520 Pratt Trail) in celebration of Halloween.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costume Contest Announcers | 1 | 10/17/2026 | 10/17/2026 | |
| Decoration Prep | 1 | |||
| Event Runner | 1 | 10/17/2026 | 10/17/2026 | |
| Food & Beverage Server | 1 | 10/17/2026 | 10/17/2026 | |
| Games & Activities Attendant | 1 | 10/17/2026 | 10/17/2026 | |
| Gate Attendant | 1 | 10/17/2026 | 10/17/2026 | |
Mission Statement
The City of Oshkosh seeks to provide a park and recreation system that will meet the needs of our current residents and future generations, preserve and protect the City’s open space, water, historical and natural resources, and provide a park and recreation program that is designed to enhance the City’s quality of life.
