Current Volunteer Opportunities
For more information or to register to volunteer contact
Volunteer Services at [email protected] or
Call (248) 975-9717
Trail Ambassador – year round
Orion Oaks County Park
Monday – Friday during the day.
Duties include walking the trails on foot, promoting safe and proper use of the trails by providing information
to visitors on Park rules and policies.
Uniform: reflective vest, name tag, closed-toe shoes
Dog Park Ambassador – year round
Red Oaks, Lyon Oaks and Orion Oaks Dog Parks
The schedule is Monday – Friday from 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, or 3pm-5pm
Duties include walking the dog park area and interacting with park patrons. Explain park rules, policies and
promote programs and events.
Uniform: reflective vest, name tag, closed-toe shoes
Now until November
Glen Oaks, Red Oaks, and Springfield Oaks Golf Courses
Various shifts available at each course, one shift per week.
Various positions available at each course – Player Assistant at Lyon, Starter/Ranger and Cart Attendant
Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license to be a cart attendant. 18 years of age
or older to be a Starter/Ranger.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, name tag
Please call our office for more details.
Now until November
Tee Service Volunteer at Lyon Oaks Golf Course
This is a seasonal volunteer position working 5 hours a day from 6a.m. – 11a.m. Your duties include moving
the tee markers, emptying the trash cans, filling the divots; and performing other duties as needed.
Must have good communication skills to answer questions from park visitors. The ability to work outside in all
weather conditions for extended periods of time.
All tools and supplies will be provided by the park. Training will be provided by park staff.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, name tag
6/7/2017
Monday’s starting May 15
Ellis Barn “Open Door Tours”
Ellis Barn, inside Springfield Oaks County Park – 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350
6:00p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Volunteers needed: 2 per shift, would like to use the same volunteers for the season
No appointments needed for potential renters to tour the barn. Volunteers would need to provide general
information, log visitors’ names and contact info and distribute rental info packets and promotional items.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, name tag
Thursday, June 15
Summer Sizzler – An evening with dinner, lawn games, and boat rides, music and a park naturalist for
individuals with developmental disabilities.
Independence Oaks – 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348
5:15p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Volunteers needed: 10
Assist with greeting guests, help serve food and beverages, event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Saturday, June 24
Firefly Frenzy – a family event with music, Firefly night hike, glow games, firefly crafts and more!
Independence Oaks Boat House – 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348
8:00p.m. -11:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 33
Assist with outdoor crafts, night hike, snacks, parking, glow games, glow putt putt and event set-up and tear
down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag. Dress for the outdoors.
Thursday, June 29
Red, White & Blue Picnic – An evening with dinner, lawn games, music and a park naturalist for individuals
with developmental disabilities.
Catalpa Oaks – 27705 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076
5:15p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Volunteers needed: 10
Assist with greeting guests, help serve food and beverages, event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Friday June 30
Come Out and Play! – A free, fun day at the park with inflatables, zip line, concert, face painting and more!
Catalpa Oaks – 27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076
10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 13
Assist with registration table, inflatables, games, and event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
6/7/2017
Friday June 30
Freedom Fireworks
Addison Oaks – 1480 W Romeo Road, Leonard, MI 48367
TBD (Late afternoon/evening)
Volunteers needed: 5
Assist with parking and general support
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, jeans or khaki shorts/pants, name tag, closed-toe shoes
Friday, July 7 – Sunday, July 16
Oakland County Fair
Springfield Oaks – 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350
July 7 - 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
July 8 – July 15 - 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. or 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
July 16 – 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 2 per shift
Assist with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Information booth and park surveys.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Saturdays July 8, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 4 and December 2
History Center – History Corps Volunteers are sought to work in the History Center to complete inventory,
restoration and cataloging the artifacts.
Please note we will be at different locations this year:
June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9 and November 4 the location is the Upper Bushman Manor House at
Independence Oaks - 10275 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348
October 7 and December 2 the location is the Buhl Estate at Addison Oaks – 1480 W Romeo Road, Leonard, MI
48367.
8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Volunteers needed: 8
Assist with asset inventory, asset restoration, artifact preparation, and the library.
Uniform: work clothes
Registration is required in advance for this program. Please email [email protected] or phone 248975-9717 to register.
Saturday, July 8
Dreams & Wings– Children with disabilities get a birds’ eye view in a 20 minute airplane ride along with
music, activities and snacks.
Oakland County International Airport – 6500 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327. The Barnstormer’s Hangar.
8:30a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 19
Assist with greeting guests, plane escorts, serving food and beverages, event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
6/7/2017
Tuesday, July 11
Come Out and Play! – A free, fun day at the park with inflatables, zip line, face painting and more!
Independence Oaks – 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348
10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 12
Assist with the registration table, inflatables, games, and event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Tuesday, July 11
Summer Splash - An evening with dinner, splash pad, lawn games, and music for individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families.
KLR Splashpad – Seymour Lake Park – 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, MI 48371
5:15p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Volunteers needed: 10
Assist with greeting guests, help serve food and beverages, event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Saturday, July 15
Butterfly Parade – A family event with music, live butterfly tent, hungry caterpillar hikes, butterfly crafts
and more!
Red Oaks Nature Center – 30300 Hales Street, Dequindre, Madison Heights, MI 48071
12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 30
Assist with check-in, t-shirts, crafts, serving snacks, parking, and event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, name tag
Parking for volunteers is off-site (details to follow), we will shuttle you to the Nature Center.
Sunday, July 16
Community Garage Sale – Members of the community can rent space to sell their household goods.
Oakland County Market – 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
2:30p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 2
Assist Market Staff with organizing donations for St. Vincent DePaul, including moving boxes, furniture and
bags.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Wednesday, July 19
Come Out and Play! – A free, fun day at the park with inflatables, climbing tower and more!
Clawson City Park – 509 Fisher Court, Clawson, MI 48017
12:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Volunteers needed: 6
Assist with the registration table, inflatables, games, and event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
6/7/2017
Thursday, July 20
Summer Luau – An evening event with dinner, dessert, beverages, dancing and DJ for adults with
developmental disabilities, ages 18 & above.
Novi Civic Center – 45175 W 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48073
5:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 10
Assist with greeting guests, helping serve food and beverages, event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, name tag
Saturday, July 22
Campground Carnival – A carnival event for campers.
Addison Oaks Recreation Pavilion – 1480 W. Romeo Road, Leonard, MI 48367
10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 6
Assist with the various carnival games, event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, jeans/khaki pants or shorts, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Saturday, July 22
Campground Carnival – A carnival event for campers.
Groveland Oaks – 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI 48442
9:30a.m.-2:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 4
Assist with the various carnival games, event set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, jeans/khaki pants or shorts, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Wednesday, July 26
Make a Splash! – A Pirate-themed event at the waterpark with activities and more!
Waterford Oaks Waterpark – 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
10:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 14
Assist with water gun tie dye station, the tattoo parlor, the Pirate hook activity, the nature activity, and event
set-up and tear down as needed.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Saturday, August 5
Air Fair – Activities with hot air balloons, gliders, kite making, balloon crafts, inflatables, DJ, hayrides, and a
band.
Groveland Oaks County Park - 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI 48442 (At Grange Hall Rd)
2:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 8
Assist with arts and crafts station and the Home Depot Kid’s Workshop Station
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
6/7/2017
Wednesday, August 9
Make a Splash – Wookie Wednesday - a Waterpark event centered on water activities and education.
Waterford Oaks Waterpark – 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
10:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 14
Assist with water gun tye dye, nerf game; make a light saber and the nature activity.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
Saturday, August 12
Campground Recreation Corn Roast
Addison Oaks Recreation Pavilion – 1480 W. Romeo Road, Leonard, MI 48367
12:00pa.m. – 3:45p.m.
Volunteers needed: 2
Assist with contests for campers.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, jeans/khaki pants/shorts, closed-toe shoes, name tag
August 19
Vaccination Clinics – Vaccination clinic within our parks – held in conjunction with All About animals and
Oakland County Animal Control
Please note we will be at various locations:
May 20 – Waterford Oaks and Lyon Oaks
June 10 – Independence Oaks
August 19 – Orion Oaks
9:30a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Volunteers needed: 2
Assist with info booth
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, name tag, close-toed shoes
Saturday, August 26
Healthy Oakland Partnership’s ‘Family Day’ - An event promoting healthy lifestyles through physical fitness
and healthy eating.
Oakland County Market - 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
8:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.
Volunteers needed: 6
Assist with Info booth, crafts and SNAP/EBT booth.
Uniform: green volunteer shirt, closed-toe shoes, name tag
6/7/2017