If you have time, skills and enthusiasm to give, consider volunteering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Our nearly 70,000 acres provide endless opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved.

On this page:

• Find Volunteer Opportunities
• Volunteer Information & Resources
• Online Volunteer System
• Volunteer Contact

Find Volunteer Opportunities

Learn more about the types of volunteer opportunities we offer below or search current volunteer opportunities on our Online Volunteer System.

Adopt-A-Site Litter Cleanups

Ecological Stewardship Days

Group Volunteering

Monitors

Nature Centers

Trail Watch

Volunteer Training & Leadership

Volunteer Information & Resources

Find Your Volunteer Match

Student Service Learning & Community Service

Court-ordered Community Service

Stewardship Day Resources & Forms

Volunteer Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteer News

Online Volunteer System

The Forest Preserves uses an Online Volunteer System to post volunteer opportunities and help volunteers track their hours.

• Search Opportunities
• Login/Register
• Report Hours

Online Volunteer System Help

• How to Create a Volunteer Profile (PDF)
• How to Log Hours & Edit Your Profile (PDF)

Volunteer Contact

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center
6100 N Central
Chicago, IL 60646 (view web map)

773-631-1790
volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov