The Forest Preserves of Cook County&rsquo;s nearly 70,000 acres of woodlands, prairies and wetlands provide endless, year-round opportunities to get outside, exercise, and make a meaningful difference in your community
No matter if you&rsquo;re deeply familiar with your local preserve or want to start getting out in nature, we have a volunteer opportunity for you or your group. Everyone is welcome in the Forest Preserves!
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Individuals&nbsp;can explore different types of volunteer activities on the <a href="https://volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/group/subgroups/804565" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Programs</a> page. Click on <a href="https://volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/group/events/804565" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Opportunities</a> to view upcoming volunteer events in a list or calendar format. Register for in-person, virtual, and on-demand classes on the <a href="https://volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/group/942193-trainings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trainings</a> page. Youth can find information on available volunteer opportunities at the <a href="https://givepul.se/0l1244" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youth Volunteers</a> page. Parents/guardians, see <a href="https://support.givepulse.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025382453-Register-for-an-Event" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how to register with a minor.</a>
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Groups of volunteers can choose between a <a href="https://volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/group/927202-litter-cleanups" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Litter Cleanup</a> or <a href="https://volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/group/1001534-ecological-stewardship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ecological Stewardship Day</a>. For more information, visit our <a href="https://fpdcc.com/volunteer/group-volunteering/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Group Volunteering</a> page. If transportation is a limiting factor for your group, check out the <a href="https://form.jotform.com/240056610322038" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Volunteer Voyager</a> bus grant program.
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Community, SNAP, or Court-Ordered Service. Visit our <a href="https://fpdcc.com/volunteer/community-service/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Service page</a> for more information on how to earn service hours and request a service letter.&nbsp;
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Questions? Reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov</a>. We are happy to help!

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