This opportunity is available to persons 18 or older who apply for positions as volunteers to visit and monitor assigned park properties on a regular basis, (usually weekly) either seasonally or year-round. In larger parks, teams will be formed to share responsibilities.

Selected applicants will be asked to attend a brief interview and sign an Ottawa County Volunteer Services Agreement. They will also be offered no-cost Friends' membership and benefits for one year. Call the Parks office at 616-738-4810 for a list of parks where monitors are currently needed.

It is very clear that the efforts of these volunteers greatly magnify the efficiency of parks staff in keeping the parks and open spaces clean and accessible. Additional volunteers would further enhance staff's capabilities, particularly as new properties come on line.

 Please consider becoming a park monitor and enjoy a year's free Friends of Ottawa County Parks family membership. Think of the additional reward you will get from exercising your body and supporting a healthy county parks system at the same time!