Volunteer: 2025 Annual Turkey TrotJoin us for “The Oldest Race in the Peoria Area!” the 54th annual Peoria Turkey Trot! Sunday, November 23, 2025. The race will run rain, shine or snow! Volunteers with assist with set up, tear down, and at the finish line taking runners times. Race takes place at Detweiller Park.
Agency: Peoria Park District Join us for “The Oldest Race in the Peoria Area!” the 54th annual Peoria Turkey Trot! Sunday, November 23, 2025. The race will run rain, shine or snow! Volunteers with assist with set up, tear down, and at the finish line taking runners times. Race takes place at Detweiller Park.
Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 23, 2025 Zip Code: 61615 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Court Ordered Community Service HoursThe Peoria Park District partners with community members who need to complete court-ordered community service hours. We will work with you to find an opportunity that best matches your skills and interests. Please note that there may be limitations to the opportunities available based on the results of your background check. Additionally, we may have limitations on the number of hours we can provide if your required service must be completed within a short timeframe (such as within the next two weeks). All volunteers are required to complete a standard background check. For more information, and to sign up please contact Melinda Huett, Volunteer Manager at mhuett@peoriaparks.org or 309-681-2671 Agency: Peoria Park District The Peoria Park District partners with community members who need to complete court-ordered community service hours. We will work with you to find an opportunity that best matches your skills and interests. Please note that there may be limitations to the opportunities available based on the results of your background check. Additionally, we may have limitations on the number of hours we can provide if your required service must be completed within a short timeframe (such as within the next two weeks). All volunteers are required to complete a standard background check. For more information, and to sign up please contact Melinda Huett, Volunteer Manager at mhuett@peoriaparks.org or 309-681-2671 Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 61614 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fright & Delight: A Proctor Halloween NightJoin us for a night of Halloween fun. Volunteers will be assisting with candy stations, games, crafts, pumpkin carving/painting, and other event details. Family friendly costumes are encouraged.
Agency: Peoria Park District Join us for a night of Halloween fun. Volunteers will be assisting with candy stations, games, crafts, pumpkin carving/painting, and other event details. Family friendly costumes are encouraged.
Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025 Zip Code: 61605 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Environmental Restoration Workdays: Forest Park Nature CenterRestoration Workdays are designed to help remove invasive plant species that interfere with the native habitat in our parks. This is an important step in maintaining a healthy environment in our parks and community. Plant removal is done through cutting with hand tools and/ or hand pulling when possible. This is a hands-on task and requires volunteers to be able to bend, carry tools, traverse uneven terrain, and in some cases walk long distances.
Meet in the parking lot. Agency: Peoria Park District Restoration Workdays are designed to help remove invasive plant species that interfere with the native habitat in our parks. This is an important step in maintaining a healthy environment in our parks and community. Plant removal is done through cutting with hand tools and/ or hand pulling when possible. This is a hands-on task and requires volunteers to be able to bend, carry tools, traverse uneven terrain, and in some cases walk long distances.
Meet in the parking lot. Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61615 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: ZootoberZootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun. Volunteers will assist with kids crafts and games, hand out candy, and help with other event details. Family Friendly costumes are encouraged! Agency: Peoria Park District Zootober, where Halloween comes alive in the most thrilling way! Each weekend, the Peoria Zoo transforms after dark into a family-friendly fright fest, bursting with glowing lights, spooktastic characters, and hair-raising fun. Volunteers will assist with kids crafts and games, hand out candy, and help with other event details. Family Friendly costumes are encouraged! Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2025 Horseshoe Bottoms Restoration WorkdayJoin these restoration workdays on the 1st Saturday of every month at 9am to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Tools are provided, but bring work gloves and water and dress appropriately for an outdoor experience. Closed toe shoes and required and long pants are preferred.
Horseshoe Bottoms: Meet at the West end of St. Mary's Cemetery. Drive all the way to the far back west side.
For question related to the weather and workday cancellation, please call David Pittman 309-573-2354
Agency: Peoria Park District Join these restoration workdays on the 1st Saturday of every month at 9am to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Tools are provided, but bring work gloves and water and dress appropriately for an outdoor experience. Closed toe shoes and required and long pants are preferred.
Horseshoe Bottoms: Meet at the West end of St. Mary's Cemetery. Drive all the way to the far back west side.
For question related to the weather and workday cancellation, please call David Pittman 309-573-2354
Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61604 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2025 Rocky Glen Restoration WorkdayJoin these restoration workdays on the 1st Sunday of every month at 9am to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Bring gloves and water and dress appropriately for an outdoor experience.
For question related to the weather and workday cancellation, please call David Pittman 309-573-2354
Park at the Rocky Glen Parking Lot
Agency: Peoria Park District Join these restoration workdays on the 1st Sunday of every month at 9am to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Bring gloves and water and dress appropriately for an outdoor experience.
For question related to the weather and workday cancellation, please call David Pittman 309-573-2354
Park at the Rocky Glen Parking Lot
Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61604 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2025 Donovan Park Restoration WorkdayJoin these restoration workdays on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 1pm to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Tools are provided, but bring work gloves and water and dress appropriately for an outdoor experience. Closed toe shoes and required and long pants are preferred. Meet in the Donovan Park parking lot.For question related to the weather and workday cancellation, please call David Pittman 309-573-2354
Agency: Peoria Park District Join these restoration workdays on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 1pm to meet new people, learn about native (and non-native) flora and fauna, have fun, and get some exercise! Tools are provided, but bring work gloves and water and dress appropriately for an outdoor experience. Closed toe shoes and required and long pants are preferred. Meet in the Donovan Park parking lot.For question related to the weather and workday cancellation, please call David Pittman 309-573-2354
Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61614 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tawny Oaks Seed Collecting Work DaysEnjoy the outdoors and come assist staff in the collection of seeds from our prairie. Seeds collected are then used to continue to grow native plants into our landscape. Agency: Peoria Park District Enjoy the outdoors and come assist staff in the collection of seeds from our prairie. Seeds collected are then used to continue to grow native plants into our landscape. Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61526 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seeking Volunteer Actors for October Spooky Family Fun!The Peoria Park District is looking for enthusiastic and family-friendly actors to help bring the spirit of Halloween to life at our upcoming October events! Agency: Peoria Park District The Peoria Park District is looking for enthusiastic and family-friendly actors to help bring the spirit of Halloween to life at our upcoming October events! Agency: Peoria Park District Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Oct 31, 2025 Zip Code: 61603 Allow Groups: No |