Your volunteer contributions can make a lasting impact on the Centerville and Washington Township community. Thanks to volunteer efforts, the parks remain beautiful, peaceful, and pristine spaces for everyone to enjoy. Parks enhance quality of life, reduce stress and support mental well-being. They also play a vital role in maintaining strong community property values.
Consider gathering a group of friends, colleagues, members of your place of worship or your professional/service organization to get involved in caring for your community’s BIG backyard!
Volunteer Opportunities for Groups
We have many opportunities available for volunteer groups.
Examples of projects for those who wish to work outdoors:
- mulching
- weeding
- invasive species removal
- tree planting (fall activity only)
- litter sweeps
Volunteer groups may also assist in preparation for CWPD’s large special events. Volunteer assistance is also often needed during the events. Some examples include:
- Luminary Walk
- Styrofoam Recycling Event
- Color Fun Run
- Americana Festival Children’s Area
- BIG Backyard Party
- Fairy and Gnome Home Festival
- Movie Parties in the Park
- Adapted Action Day
- Halloween Hop & Howl
- Truck or Treat
- Hound Hike
- Honeysuckle Homestead
- The Great Turkey Trek
What You Need to Know
- Your group must be able to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI). If you are volunteering as a group of employees, contact your Human Resources Department for the proper paperwork.
- Complete a Group Service Application (PDF). You will be asked to provide three possible dates your group is available, group size and what kind of work your group is interested in doing.
If you have additional questions, please contact Centerville-Washington Park District Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Burkhardt at 937-433-5155, ext. 234, or pburkhardt@cwpd.org.