2027 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan Survey: Your Voice Matters
Participate in the 2027 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) Survey to help shape priorities and future investments for Recreation and Parks. To take the LPPRP survey or learn more about it, visit here.
Overview
Do you enjoy nature, being outdoors, exploring nature, promoting cultural conversations and stewardship through volunteering? Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals, groups, families, examples of volunteer user groups: friends groups, Athletic Associations, schools, scouts, military groups, and community non-profits.
Join our team of dedicated volunteers providing in-kind services to support programs, projects, and events with Athletics, Trails Systems & Friends Groups at our Regional Parks, and Cultural & Historic Sites.
If you are interested, please check out the volunteer opportunities below.
Volunteer Mission & Vision
Mission
The mission is to provide accessible volunteer opportunities at parks and facilities for people to engage in public service while giving back to their community and enjoying the outdoors. Volunteer opportunities span leadership, recreation, parks, environmental stewardship, and cultural and historical conservation.
Vision
The vision for the volunteer program is to provide sustainable engagements and foster relationships with diverse user groups, public and private schools, for-profit and non-profit agencies, and individual contributions to recreation programs and parks.
Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals, groups, families, examples of volunteer user groups: friends groups, Athletic Associations, schools, scouts, military groups, and community non-profits.
Volunteer Opportunities
Athletics, Trail Systems & Friends Groups at Regional Parks, Cultural and Historic Sites, & Other:
Check out our volunteer opportunities below.
Applications for Summer 2026 have closed. Applications for Summer 2027 will open in February 2027.
Our youth volunteer programs are unpaid positions designed to allow middle and high-school-aged youth to volunteer and gain work experience in careers working with children. Students entering 7th grade through 15 years old may apply to gain experience practicing leadership, learning work-based life skills, and working with youth. This program is offered in various locations throughout Anne Arundel County, locations for Summer 2027 will be posted with the application.
Interested in Volunteering?
For questions about the Youth Volunteer Program, please email our team at RecRegistration@aacounty.org.
- Become a Volunteer Coach
- Recreation & Parks Volunteer Background Check Program (For adult volunteers 18 years and older)
Interested in Volunteering?
Email Sue Hamilton, Athletics Coordinator
rphami30@aacounty.org
- Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails
- Friends of Downs Park
- Friends of Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
- Friends of Kinder Farm Park
- Friends of Quiet Waters Park
- Lake Waterford Park
Interested in Volunteering?
Email Charlotte Rich, Volunteer Coordinator
rprich24@aacounty.org
Interested in Volunteering at a Regional Park, Community Park, Trail System, and/or Cultural/Historic Sites?
Email Charlotte Rich, Volunteer Coordinator
rprich24@aacounty.org
Interested in Volunteering?
Email Charlotte Rich, Volunteer Coordinator
rprich24@aacounty.org
Volunteer Background Check
Background Check is required for adults (18 years and older) who want to volunteer with Department of Recreation and Parks youth athletics, programs and activities.