Opportunities From: Volunteer Olympia

Park Stewardship has a few dedicated stewards at Garfield Nature Park, and they need your help! Our incredible park stewards will host this work party to support their passion for creating a better habitat for local wildlife by removing English ivy and other non-indigenous plant species and restoring the Garfield Nature Trail. Meet at the trailhead, 620 Rogers St. NW. Street parking is available.

Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy for all work parties. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under the age of 14. Any youth under 18 years of age without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and sign in.

For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

**If this is the first time you will volunteer with us, you will need to return to this page and click Register, then scroll and click Submit after entering your name/DOB/info. You are not registered if you have not received a Confirmation of Registration email.

Join staff and Park Stewards as we dig out Himalayan blackberry in the restoration area near the Lybarger entrance. This will allow park guests (including leashed pets) to enjoy the park without being hung up on thorns, and create more open space for plantings. Street parking is available at the San Francisco Ave. entrance. We will meet near the Lybarger entrance. Directional signs will be posted.

Please dress for the weather for all work parties and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can withstand wet and muddy conditions. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under the age of 14, and any youth under 18 years of age without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow time to park and sign in.
For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Happy PRIDE Month!  We are hosting our second National Trails Day Stewardship PRIDE Event to give the LGBTQIA2S+ community an opportunity to share their passion for environmental restoration while feeling safe and celebrated for who they are.
During this family-friendly event, we will remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from the wooded areas of Decatur Woods Park. We will have community partners, music, and giveaways! Everyone is welcome! 

**If this is the first time you will volunteer with us, you will need to return to this page and click Register, then scroll and click Submit after entering your name/DOB/info. You are not registered if you have not received a Confirmation of Registration email.

Please dress for the weather for all work parties and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under the age of 14, and any youth under 18 years of age without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and sign in.

For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

We will continue to restore the mowed areas to more forested habitats by planting and spreading compost around last year's planted trees. To enter the park, follow the gravel road near 4660 Herman Rd SE. Street parking is also available further down on 37th Ave SE. Meet us by our maintenance truck. Directional signs will be posted.

**If this is the first time you will volunteer with us, you will need to return to this page and click Register, then scroll and click Submit after entering your name/DOB/info. You are not registered if you have not received a Confirmation of Registration email.

Please dress for the weather for all work parties and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under the age of 14. Any youth under 18 years of age without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and sign in. For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

We will continue to restore the mowed areas to more forested habitats by planting and spreading compost around last year's planted trees. To enter the park, follow the gravel road near 4660 Herman Rd SE. Street parking is also available further down on 37th Ave SE. Meet us by our maintenance truck. Directional signs will be posted.

**If this is the first time you will volunteer with us, you will need to return to this page and click Register, then scroll and click Submit after entering your name/DOB/info. You are not registered if you have not received a Confirmation of Registration email.

Please dress for the weather for all work parties and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under the age of 14. Any youth under 18 years of age without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and sign in. For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Did you know invasive Yellow archangel can be spread through yard waste? When we remove it, it must be bagged before it heads to the dump to keep the underground rhizomes from taking hold in new soil. During this work party, we will be continuing our efforts in removing Yellow archangel, English holly, and English ivy. The parcel is located at 1500 Springwood Ave NE, but PARKING IS ONLY ALLOWED ON DEVON DR. NE. After parking, follow the signs to the entrance to the parcel. Meet just inside the gate. 

**If this is the first time you will volunteer with us, you will need to return to this page and click Register, then scroll and click Submit after entering your name/DOB/info. You are not registered if you have not received a Confirmation of Registration email.

Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy for all work parties. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under the age of 14. Any youth under 18 years of age without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent or guardian.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to park and sign in.

For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

**If this is the first time you will volunteer with us, you will need to return to this page and click Register, then scroll and click Submit after entering your name/DOB/info. You are not registered if you have not received a Confirmation of Registration email.

The restoration enhancements continue! This work party will focus on removing English ivy from trees in an area Park Stewards have worked hard to clear. Directional signs will be posted inside the park. We will meet at a small shelter in the East area of the park. Map below.
For all work parties, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. An adult must accompany youth under 14, and any youth under 18 without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in.

For more information, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Whether you are considering a law enforcement or any related criminal justice career (i.e., FBI Agent, Detective, Lawyer, Military, Judge, Corrections Officer, etc), the Explorer Program will provide you the tools and skills to be successful, while giving back to your community.

Explorer training includes, but is not limited to:    
• Boot Camp Academy
• Building Search Strategies and Field Training
• Domestic Violence Training
• Fire Arm Safety
• Leadership Training
• Officer Safety
• Public Speaking Opportunities
• Statewide Competitions

Explorers play a vital role in the Olympia Police Department.  They provide assistance at a variety of events including but not limited to:

•  Event Security: Lake Fair, Olympia Wooden Boat Fair, Harbor Days, Arts Walk, etc.
•  Traffic Control: Lake Fair Parade, Marathons, Toy Run, etc.
•  State Government: Valet Parking at the Governor’s Mansion

Prospective Explorers Must:
• Be 15-20 Years Old
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or Higher
• Be a resident of Thurston County
• Attend Weekly Meetings
• Donate 12 Hours of Community Service
• Have No Criminal History
• Have No Serious Discipline Problems at School

The Olympia Police Department values building working partnerships between the police and community members. Our volunteer program helps build these partnerships.  Our volunteers participate in services that enhance public safety and community involvement. 

Opportunities include:

Contact Rebekah Ziesemer at 360.753.8578 or rzieseme@ci.olympia.wa.us