Welcome! We're so glad that you're interested in volunteering with us! By joining at any of the various opportunities listed below, you are directly supporting the important work of the program areas below year-round.
Below are the steps to using our Volunteer Portal:
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Assist with unique projects and show off your organizational or creative skills! Check back often, as these opportunities vary widely and occur throughout the year.
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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Flora & Fauna Alphabet Brick Painting | 1 | 2/12/2025 | 2/12/2025 | |
Graphic Design Artist | 1 | |||
Office Assistant at Lussier Family Heritage Center | 2 | 2/10/2025 | 2/24/2025 | |
Fall and winter are the seasons when we typically focus on removing invasive brush and trees from prairies and oak savannas. Workdays are led by staff and our Certified Land Stewards. View our Tree & Brush Removal webpage for more information.
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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Hauler - Anderson Farm: Tree & Brush Workday | 1 | 3/4/2025 | 3/4/2025 | |
Hauler - Lake View Hill: Tree & Brush Workday | 1 | 2/14/2025 | 2/14/2025 | |
Hauler - Silverwood: Tree & Brush Workday | 2 | 2/21/2025 | 2/28/2025 | |
Hauler - Token Creek: Tree & Brush Workday | 1 | 2/18/2025 | 2/18/2025 | |
Hauler - Women's* Workday at McCarthy | 1 | 3/6/2025 | 3/6/2025 | |
Sawyer - Anderson Farm: Tree & Brush Workday | 1 | 3/4/2025 | 3/4/2025 | |
Sawyer - Lake View Hill: Tree & Brush Workday | 1 | 2/14/2025 | 2/14/2025 | |
Sawyer - Silverwood: Tree & Brush Workday | 2 | 2/21/2025 | 2/28/2025 | |
Sawyer - Token Creek: Tree & Brush Workday | 1 | 2/18/2025 | 2/18/2025 | |
Sawyer - Women's* Workday at McCarthy | 1 | 3/6/2025 | 3/6/2025 | |
Our native seed program support initiatives such as Plant Dane and Native Seed Libraries. Volunteer activities include seed collection (August-October), seed processing (September-January), and seed sowing (January-March). View our Native Seed Program webpage for more information.
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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Prairie Seeding Workdays | 1 | 2/10/2025 | 2/17/2025 | |
These workdays are typically held by our volunteer Certified Land Stewards with the exception of staff-led Walking Iron Workdays. Specific tasks vary and may include invasive brush removal, invasive weed removal, seed collection, or seed sowing. Workday schedules vary by property and may be held on weekdays or weekends.
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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Brush Cutting Work Parties with the Friends of Cherokee Marsh | 2 | 2/10/2025 | 2/24/2025 | |
Invasive Tree and Brush Removal at Lower Mud Lake | 4 | 2/13/2025 | 3/28/2025 | |
Remnant Prairie Restoration Workday at Stewart Lake | 1 | 3/8/2025 | 3/8/2025 | |
We rely on our many Friends Groups and Partners to help support individual properties throughout the system. View our Friends Groups and Partners webpage to learn about who these groups are, what they do, and how you can get involved to help support your favorite park!
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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Friends of Cherokee Marsh - Board Meetings | 11 | 2/19/2025 | 12/17/2025 | |
Friends of Donald - Board Meetings | 1 | |||
Our gardening volunteers are incredibly important in maintaining gardens and green spaces around Dane County. These opportunities typically occur throughout the growing season.
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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Pollinator Garden Maintenance at McCarthy | 1 | 5/1/2025 | 9/30/2025 | |
Pot and Tray Washing Day | 2 | 2/24/2025 | 2/24/2025 | |
We rely on our park maintenance volunteers and campground hosts to create a welcoming park environment for everyone! These opportunities primarily occur in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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Independent Volunteer: Disc Golf Park Maintenance | 1 | 1/1/2024 | 12/1/2030 | |
Independent Volunteer: Dog Park Maintenance | 1 | 1/1/2024 | 12/1/2030 | |
Independent Volunteer: General Park Maintenance | 1 | 12/31/2023 | 12/1/2030 | |
These opportunities are meant to be welcoming spaces specifically for youth volunteers where the only adults present are chaperones and event leaders.
Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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YV4C Conservation Workdays Spring 2025 | 5 | 2/15/2025 | 6/7/2025 | |
We believe that everyone deserves to live in a community with healthy land and water resources and with access to natural resources. Read our Mission Statement and learn more about our commitment to Equity and Inclusion and our Climate Initiatives.
General Help & Questions
Below you will find step by step walk-throughs and video tutorials of some of the most commonly asked questions about this volunteer portal
General Guide and Overview of My Impact
Reset a Lost/Forgotten Password
Searching and Signing Up for an Opportunity
Uploading Certifications and Completing Qualifications
Withdraw from an Opportunity or Shift
Confirming My Participation/Checking Your Schedule
Add Assignments to Your Google, Outlook Calendars
Set Up a Weekly Schedule Reminder
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