Opportunities From: Volunteer Olympia

This work party will focus on removing harmful English ivy from areas restored by Park Stewards. They have worked hard for years to clean English ivy and holly from the forested habitats. We will meet at the Flora Vista parking lot, 555 Flora Vista Rd NE, and walk to the work area. Limited parking available.

**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.

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 the age of 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. 

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 eastern area of the park. Map below.

**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.

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.

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.

Join staff and stewards as we remove Himalayan blackberry from the gravel trail. Meet near the gravel trailhead/kiosk. Directional signs will be posted.  Street parking is available on Kaiser Rd.

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

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, and any youth under 18 without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

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

Join staff and stewards as we continue our efforts to remove  Scotch broom, English ivy, and Himalayan blackberry. The parcel is located at 2220 Log Cabin Rd. SE. Street parking is available. Meet just inside the park.

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

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 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.

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

Olympia loves trees!

Trees and forests are part of the fabric and identity of our community. They help keep our air and water clean, provide shade on hot summer days, and make our parks and greenspaces inviting for both people and wildlife alike. In fact, Olympia has been a Tree City USA for 30 years!

Each year, the City and its partners host a variety of Arbor Day events to celebrate our forests and join the community in planting new trees for future generations. This year we’re combining Arbor Day with National Public Lands Day to celebrate two great events!

Join us at Squaxin Park, at the Rose Garden Shelter, on Saturday, September 26. The celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year we’re excited to include a habitat stewardship work party, from 11 to 1 p.m., where our community will have a hands-on opportunity to help improve the health of the forest. In addition, we’re looking forward to the following:

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 the age of 14, and any youth under 18 without an adult present must have an online waiver signed electronically by a parent/guardian.

For more information about the celebration, please call 360.570.3957 or email Kym Foley, Associate Planner, at kfoley@ci.olympia.wa.us.

For more information about the volunteer work party, please call 360-753-8365 or email parkstewardship@ci.olympia.wa.us.

To best support our amazing volunteers, we are temporarily suspending new Restoration Steward applications. We invite you to attend our volunteer work parties listed on the Opportunity page.

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