Volunteering for Piedmont Park is easier than ever, donate your time and energy to Atlanta’s Premier Greenspace!

Piedmont Park is one of the most visited locations in metro Atlanta. The majority of the daily operations are managed by Piedmont Park Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working with the City of Atlanta in a nationally recognized example of a successful public/private partnership; however, we need your help to make this Park even better. Begin your commitment to stewardship and conservation by pledging to take individual actions toward greener living and help others do the same, become a green volunteer!

Get more information on the following volunteer programs:
Restoration Rangers - Clara Meer Champions
Clean & Green - Makeover Team
Restoration Rangers – Water Warriors
Restoration Rangers – Invasive Plant Posse
Leash Free Alliance of Piedmont Park (LAPP) - Piedmont Dog Park Patrol
Environmental Stewardship Community Service Camp – April 5-9, 2010
Environmental Stewardship Docent
Piedmont Park Ambassadors

Register Today as a Piedmont Park Volunteer

A day at the Lake! Work along with our landscape staff and other volunteers February 23rd thru December 16th on bi-weekly projects around Lake Clara Meer. Projects include light pruning, weeding, native plant restoration, mulching and liter patrol. A group of 10 dedicated volunteers is needed each project day to provide critical maintenance care around Lake Clara Meer. Volunteers will receive training and earn points towards special items throughout the season such as Conservancy memberships and pool passes.

RSVP to attend a Clara Meer Champions Orientation session. Orientation will be held from 9am-11am on February 11th, March 4th, April 1st, June 3rd, August 5th & October 7th.

Come make new friends and get some exercise in Piedmont Park while assisting with landscape maintenance projects. This is a great individual, family or group project for ages 5 and up. Projects may include mulching, seasonal planting, pine strawing and general park beautification. Groups of 40 persons or more requesting a project are required to submit a refundable security deposit of $2.50 per person 5 business days prior to the scheduled project date.

Third Saturdays, January–December 9am – noon, except the months of February, April & December.

9:00 am to noon unless otherwise noted; additional weekday and weekend projects by request.

Did you know there are over 5000 trees and small shrubs in Piedmont Park? We need your help in caring for our wonderful trees and shrubs by volunteering to water and care for new and established plantings. Volunteers will receive training and earn points towards special items throughout the season such as Conservancy memberships and pool passes.

RSVP to attend a Water Warriors Orientation session. Orientation will be held from 9am-11am on March 2nd, March 15th, April 7th, May 4th, June 2nd, June 23rd & July 7th.

Be a Specialist! Work along with our landscape staff and other volunteers April – November on bi-weekly projects throughout the Park. Projects include light pruning, invasive plant removal, mulching gardening and weeding. A group of 10 dedicated volunteers is needed each project day to provide landscape maintenance care in special areas in the park. Volunteers will receive training and earn points towards special items throughout the season such as Conservancy memberships and pool passes.

Posse volunteers must be 15 years of age and older and commit to volunteer at least 4 hours monthly and attend an orientation session.

RSVP to attend an Invasive Plant Posse Orientation session. Orientation will be held from 9am–11am on March 10th, March 24th, & May 17th. Saturday orientation will be held on March 27th May 22nd & June 26th from 10am – noon.

LAPP (leash-free Alliance of Piedmont Park) is a volunteer group that assists the Conservancy in fundraising efforts and clean up maintenance projects at the Piedmont Dog Park.  The Piedmont Dog Park is one of the few locations in metro Atlanta where dogs may run free. This special off-leash area, open since 2002, is one of the most popular features of Piedmont Park.  We need your help to keep it in tip-top condition for our four-legged friends.  Volunteers will receive training and earn points towards special items throughout the season such as Conservancy memberships and pool passes.

Dogs are welcome to attend the project provided they are over 6 months old, fully vaccinated and non-aggressive. All dog activities will be the owner’s responsibility even while volunteering.

Camp with a Cause and earn community service hours. High School Freshmen and Sophomores make the best of your spring break and come and learn how to be an environmental steward of tomorrow! Join us for a week of activities ranging from nature hikes, water quality testing, gardening, environmental sustainability projects, guest speakers and much more!

Space is limited to 20 students - sign-up today! Contact Courtney Smith (csmith@piedmontpark.org) 404.875.7275. Free Program for ages 13 -15.

Teach visitors of all ages about the environment through fun and interactive activities. You will be creating the environmental stewards of tomorrow! Activities include Workshops, Family Programs, Field Trips, Administrative Support and Park Tours.  Volunteers will receive training and earn points towards special items throughout the season such as Conservancy memberships & pool passes.

Volunteers are required to complete training and serve a minimum of 6 hours per month based on program needs.

2010 Orientation Session – To Be Determined

Volunteer Ambassadors play a significant role in our community and contribute in many ways to the quality of life that we all enjoy. In partnering with Piedmont Park, you are helping in the positive development of our community and its safety. The hours are flexible Sunday thru Saturday and are designed to have a daily impact on the park.  Volunteers will receive training and earn points towards special items throughout the season such as Conservancy memberships & pool passes.

Park Ambassadors assist park visitors and program participants in various areas. Some duties include meeting and greeting park users, assisting park users and monitoring activity at Park amenities. Monitoring will be needed at the Piedmont Dog Park, the Piedmont Park Aquatics Center and the renovated playgrounds. Ambassadors will provide customer service in the Park and at events, support park safety and security by reporting areas in need of maintenance repairs and reporting any unlawful activity around or within the Park. Become the eyes and ears of Piedmont Park by observing Park patrons’ safety at amenities while enjoying the overall experience of interacting with the community!

Volunteers must be 15 years of age and older. Volunteers are required to complete Orientation and serve a minimum of 6 hours per month based on program needs.

RSVP to attend an Ambassadors Orientation session. Orientation will be held from 10:00am–11:30am on March 13th, April 10th & May 8th.

Register Today using our new volunteer program software. As a registered volunteer you can check your schedules and service history, sign-up, update your information, communicate with the volunteer office, post your hours, and more: all online.

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Questions: Feel free to call the Courtney Smith at 404.875.PARK ext 247 or email csmith@piedmontpark.org.