Opportunities From: Volunteer Olympia

Volunteer: Black Lake Meadows Volunteer Work Party--- Fri., July 31

Himalayan blackberry and English ivy are prevalent at this City property. Join Park Stewardship staff as we remove these non-indigenous plants. Long pants and sleeves are strongly recommended. Limited parking is available. The park is located at 3333 21st Ave SW.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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 age 14, and all youth under 18  must have a signed waiver to participate. All ages are welcome!


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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Himalayan blackberry and English ivy are prevalent at this City property. Join Park Stewardship staff as we remove these non-indigenous plants. Long pants and sleeves are strongly recommended. Limited parking is available. The park is located at 3333 21st Ave SW.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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 age 14, and all youth under 18  must have a signed waiver to participate. All ages are welcome!


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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 31, 2026

Zip Code: 98512

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Black Lake Meadows Volunteer Work Party---Sat., Aug. 1

Himalayan blackberry and English ivy are prevalent at this City property. Join Park Stewardship staff as we remove these non-indigenous plants. Long pants and sleeves are strongly recommended. Limited parking is available. The park is located at 3333 21st Ave SW.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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 age 14, and all youth under 18  must have a signed waiver to participate. All ages are welcome!

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

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Himalayan blackberry and English ivy are prevalent at this City property. Join Park Stewardship staff as we remove these non-indigenous plants. Long pants and sleeves are strongly recommended. Limited parking is available. The park is located at 3333 21st Ave SW.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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 age 14, and all youth under 18  must have a signed waiver to participate. All ages are welcome!

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

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 1, 2026

Zip Code: 98512

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: West Bay Park Volunteer Work Party---Fri., Aug. 7

Join Park Stewardship staff as we continue our restoration efforts by weeding and removing Himalayan blackberry. We remove non-native plants that crowd out PNW vegetation needed for a thriving ecosystem. Limited parking available.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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 age 14, and all youth under 18 must have a signed waiver to participate. All ages are welcome!


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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Join Park Stewardship staff as we continue our restoration efforts by weeding and removing Himalayan blackberry. We remove non-native plants that crowd out PNW vegetation needed for a thriving ecosystem. Limited parking available.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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 age 14, and all youth under 18 must have a signed waiver to participate. All ages are welcome!


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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 7, 2026

Zip Code: 98502

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Decatur Woods Park Volunteer Work Party---Sat.., Aug. 15

Join staff and stewards as we remove English ivy in the forested area of this lovely neighborhood park. We are working towards creating a space for new plantings. Meet near the shelter. Street parking is available. The park is located at 1015 Decatur St SW.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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. 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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Join staff and stewards as we remove English ivy in the forested area of this lovely neighborhood park. We are working towards creating a space for new plantings. Meet near the shelter. Street parking is available. The park is located at 1015 Decatur St SW.

**If this is your first time volunteering with us, you will need to return to this event, click Register, then scroll down 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. 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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 15, 2026

Zip Code: 98502

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Squaxin Park-ELLIS COVE-Volunteer Work Party---Fri., Aug. 21


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. 

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation


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. 

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 21, 2026

Zip Code: 98506

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Squaxin Park Volunteer Work Party---Sat., Aug. 22


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.

 

 

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation


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.

 

 

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 22, 2026

Zip Code: 98506

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Springwood Volunteer Work Party---Fri., Aug. 28

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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 28, 2026

Zip Code: 98506

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Restoration Steward

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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 98501

Allow Groups: No