Park Stewards are community members who lead volunteer restoration activities in a forested park, wetland, or other natural area, helping to bring together volunteers, materials, technical knowledge, and other resources to make on-the-ground restoration a reality.

• Serve as key contact person for work parties at your designated site
• Coordinate volunteer restoration events and activities at your site
• Submit timely event and material requests, sign-in sheets, and work logs
• Coordinate with Park Volunteer staff to develop annual site restoration and planting plans
• Attend at least one annual training event

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Passion for outdoor activities and the environment
• Able to work under physically demanding conditions, including cold and wet weather
• Willing to attend at least one training event per year
• Willing to coordinate and lead at least 4 volunteer events per year or log 20 hours working alone (events can range from 3 friends or family members getting together to larger work parties with many community volunteers)
• Able to organize and manage diverse activities and set priorities
• Able to develop a positive working relationship with staff, volunteers, and community supporters
• Dependable, shows good judgment, models appropriate conduct

Support Stewards are over community members at least 16 years of age who support Park Stewards with volunteer restoration activities in a forested park, wetland, or other natural area, helping to bring together volunteers, materials, technical knowledge, and other resources to make on-the-ground restoration a reality.

• Engage in restoration activities such as removing invasive species, planting native plants, mulching, and watering
• Follow safety instructions provided by event leads
• Interact with staff, other volunteers, and the public in a professional and courteous manner
• Be prompt and reliable, dress appropriately, and maintain open lines of communication with staff and event leads
• Take initiative when appropriate, but consult staff or event leads when needed

How to become a Support Steward
Check out the list of volunteer groups, then contact us at [email protected] and let us know what volunteer work party you would like to help support.

How to join an existing Park Steward group
Check out the list of volunteer groups, then contact us at [email protected].

How to start a new Park Steward group
Can’t find a group at your favorite park? Review the list of available opportunities below and contact us at [email protected] and learn how you might work in partnership with Parks Tacoma to start one.