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most Outstanding
park systems in the
country.
Westchester
County Volunteers in the Parks (VIPs) orient visitors to the
parks, lead field trips through the nature preserves for local
elementary schools, take photographs, help children learn to
swim, lead tours of historic sites and help maintain our
parks. Our volunteers range in age, speak many different
languages and come from all walks of life with a variety of
skills, abilities, experiences and interests. But they all
have one thing in common: a desire to be involved in protecting
and preserving the park system for future generations.
Westchester County volunteers enjoy a rewarding learning and
work experience and have countless opportunities to develop
their interests and utilize their skills.
Westchester
County Parks span nearly 18,000 acres with 50 parks including
pools, beaches, picnic areas, nature preserves, recreation
trails and golf courses, Muscoot Farm, the county's early 20th
century working farm, Playland, Westchester's premier family
amusement complex, and the extraordinary Lasdon Park, Arboretum
and Veterans Memorial. The parks are located in nearly
every Westchester municipality, from Yonkers to North Salem and
from the Hudson River shore to Long Island Sound. If you
live in Westchester, there is a county park practically in your
back yard.
TOUR GUIDES
Volunteers
have a unique opportunity to learn and then share their
knowledge about Westchester's past with visitors at Muscoot
Farm. Volunteers can also participate in tours and museum
preparation tasks at the newest County park, Merestead.
OTHER VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
- Administrative assistance
- Park Ambassadors
- Trail Maintenance
- Special Event Assistants
- Gardening
- Historic Interpretation & Preservation
- Conducting Surveys/Evaluations
- Photography
- Computer Pro
Subscribe
to the Parks E-Club to get up to the minute program and event information,
and valuable discounts.
Join Now
Joseph A. Stout, Commissioner
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