Parks Volunteer Recognition Program

With volunteer assistance, Saint Paul's Parks and Recreation Department is able to provide a wide range of educational and environmental initiatives that have greatly enhanced Saint Paul. Volunteers complement the abilities and work of our staff by expanding our reach and impact. The Volunteer Recognition Program is a way of saying thank you to those who contribute their time and effort.

Individual Volunteer Recognition Program
Eligibility and Guidelines
Participants who are registered under the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program as certified Park, Eco, or Garden Stewards are eligible. Volunteers must report their hours of service to the Volunteer Coordinator via phone, email, or log them remotely through our Volgistics tracking software. Hours are subject to approval by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Individual participants who complete 120 hours of volunteer service, approved by the Coordinator, are eligible for the following awards:

• 1 seasonal (3 month) individual or family aquatics membership valid at Great River Aquatic Center, Highland Aquatic Center, and the newly built Como Aquatic Center
• 1 all access membership valid at Oxford Community Center. Pass includes: walking track, fitness center, gym and water park
• 1 hanging basket (to hang flowers) (subject to availability)
• an award given out at the Coordinator's discretion

Group Volunteer Recognition Program

Eligibility and Guidelines

Groups who are registered under the Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program as certified volunteers or friends groups are considered eligible. Volunteer groups must report their hours of service on a consistent basis via phone, email, or log them remotely through our Volgistics tracking software. Hours are subject to approval by the Coordinator.

for example - here are Friends of Henry Park!

Groups that have shown a consistent volunteer effort within a designated park, and accumulated 120 or more hours of service are eligible to receive a "Park Steward" sign recognizing their efforts. Placement of the sign is negotiable but it must be approved. Certain restrictions may apply. The signs will remain within the park as long as the group continues to show a dedicated volunteer effort. Signs are removed when the group no longer maintains the park or does not continue to report hours. Corporate logos are subject to approval by the Department.

Submitted by Andy Rodriguez, Parks Volunteer Coordinator