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You can choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities and time commitments, including a one-day special event, a short-term project or an ongoing position. A sample of available opportunities is listed below, but for a complete listing, check out the current Plymouth News mailing, Channel 16 and the City's website at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us.

Contact the volunteer coordinator at 763-509-5230 or volunteer@ci.plymouth.mn.us for more information or to receive an application (PDF).

Soccer
Fall Season begins in late August and runs to mid-October

Ice Center Clerical Aide
Provide weekly clerical support to Ice Center staff. Must have previous clerical and customer service experience, strong computer skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Adults.

Farmers Market Aide
Wednesdays, July through mid-September
Must love to interact with people, be able to lift up to 10 pounds, stand for long periods of time and be a positive representative of the City. Adults.

Team Green Tree
Work events held quarterly
Learn more about tree/shrub care and improve the citys' community green spaces by planting, pruning, mulching, weeding and removing buckthorn.

Millennium Garden Caretakers
June through September
Keep the Millennium Garden looking beautiful! Set your own schedule to water, deadhead and weed.

Adopt a Park, Trail or Disc Golf Course
Keep the Citys' recreational spaces clean by picking up litter weekly. Bags and equipment provided.

Yard & Garden Expo
Friday, April 9 & Saturday, April 10
Get an early start on spring. Volunteer positions include set up and decorating, admissions, information booth, hospitality room, flower arrangers, recycle crew, plant sale and clean up.

Primavera Fine Arts Event
April 16 - 20
Celebrate spring and the arts at the Citys' premier fine arts event. Opportunities include hanging and checking in art, handing out programs, and serving refreshments.

Park & Trail Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 24
Help keep Plymouth clean - pick up litter at a park or trail after the winter thaw. Great for people of all ages, individuals or groups. Bags are provided. Continue the effort by choosing a park or trail to keep clean from spring to fall.

Bare Root Tree Sale
Friday, April 30, & Saturday, May 1
Help with set up and then assist residents who have placed orders for trees and shrubs during a City-sponsored sale.

Environmental Quality Fair
Thursday, May 12, Oakwood Elementary School
Help children learn about environmental issues, assist fascinating exhibitors and encourage hands-on activities.

Flower Planting
Saturday, May 22
Join in planting nearly 12,000 flowers to beautify Plymouth city parks and buildings. No experience needed just come and have fun! Open to teens, adults, families and groups.

Special Drop-Off day
Saturday, May 22
Put your passion for the environment to work on the day when city residents can safely dispose of recyclable items. Volunteers direct traffic, keep track of and sort items.

Skate Park Focus Group
Let your voice be heard during focus groups to gather ideas and suggestions to update the Citys' skate park. Must be an active skateboarder who has used the City skate park.