Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in contributing time and talents to our community parks and programs. Parks and Recreation volunteers fill a variety of valuable roles, and we welcome your participation. Whether teaching a class at a neighborhood recreation center or picking up trash at a popular park, there is a job for every age and ability.

Upcoming Volunteer Events

In 2022, Anchorage Parks and Recreation's volunteer projects and events will take place with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Contact Ellen Devine at ellen.devine@anchorageak.gov for more information and guidelines.

ALL volunteers will be required to complete a Municipality of Anchorage volunteer form. Youth under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian signature on the form to volunteer.

Programs

Volunteers are welcome in all Parks and Recreation programs! Click the icons below to learn more about each program and ways to contribute.

Adopt-A-Park Icon Graffiti Buster Icon

Eagle Scout Projects

Anchorage Parks and Recreation is happy to support the efforts of Eagle Scout candidates through park and open space project development and implementation.Under the guidance of park staff, scouts are encouraged to outline their project idea, based upon in-person observations of need. Past projects have included park maintenance projects like sanding and painting bollards, installing "Mutt Mitt" stations, repairing or constructing benches, or working with park planners to develop interpretive signs. Creative and community-centered ideas are all welcome, and scouts should work with their parents/guardians and scouting mentors to develop a proposal for park staff as an important step in the public process.

Additionally, the Anchorage Park Foundation offers a challenge grant program for applicable projects. Scouts can contact them at info@anchorageparksfoundation.org or 907-274-1003 to see if funding is available.

Scout Resources

Boy Scouts of America Service Project Workbook Boys - Tool to organize and plan a project.
Eagle Sout Project Sample Proposal

Volunteer Resources

General Forms

Program Specific Forms

Contact Info

Anchorage Parks and Recreation
632 W 6th Ave
Phone: 907-343-4355

Mailing Address:
PO Box 196650
Anchorage, AK 99519

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Ellen Devine
Community Engagement Coordinator
907-343-4587
ellen.devine@anchorageak.gov

Did You Know?

The Rasmuson Foundation will match your volunteer hours for Clean & Green events and Graffiti events with matching dollars to the Anchorage Park Foundation. This money is used to buy tools and supplies to promote healthy parks for healthy people.