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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Sunrise: 5:28 a.m.
Sunset: 8:08 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16



Volunteer Programs

Volunteer hours do NOT count toward court-ordered community service.

Volunteer
Opportunities

Calendar of Events For upcoming volunteer-related activities, visit Calendar of Events.

For recent positions, visit Current Volunteer Positions.

Applications
And Forms

Volunteer Application

Workday Waiver

The Spirit

Download the District's volunteer newsletter, The Spirit.

Questions?

Call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or email volunteer@dupageforest.com.
  

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Trail Patrol

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Forest Preserve Trails

Enjoy biking or walking through the forest preserves while providing a valuable service to visitors as a Trail Patrol volunteer. Trail Patrol volunteers can receive training on bicycle safety, and learn how to answer frequently asked questions about the Forest Preserve District. Pairs of volunteers traverse the most popular preserves in the county. In addition to answering questions, they distribute trail maps and communicate adverse trail conditions and emergencies to the District’s Office of Law Enforcement. Share your interest in forest preserve trails as a Trail Patrol volunteer.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Bike Patrol Unit | Foot Patrol Unit

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Bike Patrol Unit

 

Age Requirement

18 years and up

Application Required

Yes

Deadline

March 1

Commitment

One season (April - October) with a minimum of 8 hours per month

Description
Bike patrol volunteers augment current efforts by providing additional eyes and ears for the District’s Office of Law Enforcement. They notify Law Enforcement of unsafe conditions and activities and provide assistance and information to trail users.

Basic Responsibilities*

  • Patrol assigned trails while riding a bicycle and report suspicious or unusual situations to Law Enforcement.
  • Provide non-enforcement and non-confrontational services to the public.
  • Notify Law Enforcement of trail hazards.   

For More Information

*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.


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Foot Patrol Unit

 

Age Requirement

18 years and up

Application Required

Yes

Deadline

March 1

Commitment

One season with a minimum of 8 hours per month

 

Description
Foot patrol volunteers augment current efforts by providing additional eyes and ears for the District’s Office of Law Enforcement. They notify Law Enforcement of unsafe conditions and activities and provide assistance and information to trail users.

Basic Responsibilities *

  • Patrol on foot assigned trails and report suspicious or unusual situations to Law Enforcement.
  • Provide non-enforcement and non-confrontational services to the public.
  • Notify Law Enforcement of any trail hazards.

For More Information

*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.


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