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Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the Ottawa County Parks Team Today!
Become a Volunteer.

Volunteers provide a critical service to the County Parks. Our goal is to provide you
with a rewarding and meaningful volunteer experience that contributes to the mission
of Ottawa County Parks & Recreation. Contact Melanie Manion for more information. Or, you
can get started by filling out a Volunteer Application. We will contact you once we receive your application.

Thank you to all the volunteers that made 2012 a BIG success!!

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Current Volunteer Job Descriptions

Nature Education Center Volunteer General Park Volunteer
Aquarium Assistant Downed Tree Removal
Park Monitor
Sign Painting
Traffic Control
Trail Construction Leader
Trail Construction Worker
Trail Tender

Naturalist Guide
Reception Desk

Eastmanville Farm Volunteer
Farm Friend
Cemetery Caretaker

Hager Park Volunteer
Playground Inspector

Weaver House Volunteer
House Cleaner

Pigeon Creek Park Volunteer
Greeter

Volunteer Workday Schedule

No Work Days Currently Scheduled.



John Scholtz
Department Head

Parks Administration Office

Room 267
12220 Fillmore St.
West Olive, MI 49460
Monday - Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (616) 738-4810
Fax: (616) 738-4812
In Ottawa County:
(888) 731-1001 ext.4810

General Park Hours*

March 1 - October 15
7:00am - 10:00pm
October 16 - February 28
7:00am - 8:00pm
*Some parks close in winter or have hours that vary. Select each park for specific park hours.