Opportunities From: Volunteer Olympia

Volunteer: Nursery Planting Volunteer Work Party---Friday, Jan. 23

We will be potting bare root trees at our nursery at the Yelm Hwy Parcel. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! Street parking is available.
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 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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

We will be potting bare root trees at our nursery at the Yelm Hwy Parcel. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! Street parking is available.
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 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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jan 23, 2026

Zip Code: 98501

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Watershed Park (McCormick entrance) Volunteer Work Party---Sat., Jan. 24

Join staff and Park Stewards as we plant PNW vegetation and place wood chips on recently restored forested habitat. This will take place off-trail, on slightly sloped hillsides. Meet at the McCormick Ct. entrance to the park. Street parking is available.


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 10-15 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 staff and Park Stewards as we plant PNW vegetation and place wood chips on recently restored forested habitat. This will take place off-trail, on slightly sloped hillsides. Meet at the McCormick Ct. entrance to the park. Street parking is available.


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 10-15 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 Jan 24, 2026

Zip Code: 98501

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Squaxin Park-ELLIS COVE-Volunteer Work Party---Friday, Jan. 30

This work party will focus on removing English ivy and planting indigenous understory vegetation in 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.


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 English ivy and planting indigenous understory vegetation in 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.


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 Jan 30, 2026

Zip Code: 98506

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Squaxin Park-ELLIS COVE-Volunteer Work Party---Sat., Jan. 31

This work party will focus on planting indigenous understory vegetation in 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 Vist Rd NE, and walk to the work area. Limited parking available.


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 planting indigenous understory vegetation in 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 Vist Rd NE, and walk to the work area. Limited parking available.


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 Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 98506

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Squaxin Park Volunteer Work Party---Friday, Feb. 6

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.

 

 

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 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.

 

 

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 6, 2026

Zip Code: 98506

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Decatur Woods Park Volunteer Work Party---Friday, Feb. 13

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.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to 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. 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.

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.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to 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. 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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 13, 2026

Zip Code: 98502

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 18th Ave Parcel Volunteer Work Party---Saturday, Feb. 14

Join staff and stewards as we continue to remove Himalayan Scotch broom, which is crowding out the new pollinator garden, and dig out Himalayan blackberry. The parcel is located at 2803 18th Ave NE. Street parking is available. Meet just inside the parcel.

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 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 staff and stewards as we continue to remove Himalayan Scotch broom, which is crowding out the new pollinator garden, and dig out Himalayan blackberry. The parcel is located at 2803 18th Ave NE. Street parking is available. Meet just inside the parcel.

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 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 Feb 14, 2026

Zip Code: 98506

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Mission Creek Nature Park Volunteer Work Party (San Fran Ave. entrance)---Fri., Feb. 20

Join staff and Park Stewards as we dig out Himalayan blackberry along the trails. 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. Meet at the San Francisco Ave. entrance.


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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Join staff and Park Stewards as we dig out Himalayan blackberry along the trails. 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. Meet at the San Francisco Ave. entrance.


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.

Program: Olympia Parks, Arts, & Recreation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 20, 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