Volunteering at Caponi Art Park is a unique and hands-on way to support its efforts to promote environmental stewardship, public art, and community engagement. Volunteers are needed for a variety of reasons around the park and will spend their time connecting with the natural world and contributing to a variety of exciting arts programs. Current volunteer opportunities and descriptions are listed below.
For volunteer inquiries contact our Program and Volunteer Coordinator at 651-454-9412 or volunteer@caponiartpark.org.
Grounds Maintenance
Volunteers are needed throughout the season for leaf-raking, storm debris clean-up, and general park maintenance. Clean-up sessions will be scheduled in the spring and fall, but large groups interested in this activity may also set up their own outing. This is an excellent opportunity for organized groups, families, and students.
Details:
- Organized groups or individuals needed April–November
- Activities include raking, collecting debris, and tree limb removal
- Flexible time requirements and commitment
- No prior knowledge or training needed
- Great for students and adults
Caponi Art Park is specifically looking for groups that can be contacted on short notice to assist with clean-up efforts after damaging storms. This volunteer opportunity requires a bit of urgency in order to restore the park to optimal conditions quickly so that guests can safely visit. Expect to gather and remove debris, clear walking paths, and help maintain the park’s natural beauty.
Gardening
Gardeners of all ages are invited to work on a variety of projects around the park from planting to pruning, weeding to watering, landscaping, path maintenance, and more. No prior experience is necessary, just an appreciation of the outdoors and a desire to learn from a staff member or another experienced gardening volunteer. There are two categories for volunteering as a gardener at Caponi Art Park listed below.
Caponi Art Park offers the opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to serve as the Volunteer Head Gardener, an ideal position for someone with a passion for plantlife. This position is an integral part of park planning and maintenance and will spend time working with less experienced volunteers to ensure proper gardening techniques and care.
Qualifications:
- Certificate as a Master Gardener or other significant gardening experience
- Ability to volunteer on a regular basis
- Knowledge of native plant and invasive plant species
- Comfortable working as a mentor and providing instruction to others
- Ability to generate a list of pertinent gardening projects and plan for seasonal changes
Gardening Assistants may volunteer on a regular or one-off basis under the direction of a staff member or another experienced gardening volunteer, like the Volunteer Head Gardener.
Details:
- Organized groups or individuals needed May–October
- Activities include planting flowers, weeding, watering plants in various park locations
- Flexible time requirements and commitments
- Excellent opportunity to spend time outside and be physically active
- Great for students, adults, and seniors
Event Hosts
Events will resume in June 2022. Please check back in May for event host opportunities.
Combine your enthusiasm for nature with your support for the arts by volunteering as an event host at one of Caponi Art Park’s exciting seasonal performances. Help out as a greeter if you enjoy connecting with people, or assist staff and artists with set-up and tear-down if you prefer to stay behind the scenes. No matter how you like to contribute, there is always something for you to do to get involved with our arts and cultural events.
Details:
- Individuals needed for select weekends May–October
- Activities include greeting, wayfinding, taking donations, set-up and tear-down, and more
- Ability to volunteer evenings and weekends
- Requires an orientation and minimal training
- Enjoy the performance while you work!
- Great for students age 16+, adults, and seniors
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