There are many opportunities for Scouts of all ages to complete projects that benefit Dane County Parks. Often Scouts reach out with creative ideas for how to improve parks or address issues that staff may not have thought of or lack the time and resources to address. Benefits of volunteering include:
Dane County Parks receives dozens of requests for projects each year, but not all are approved. To increase the odds that a project will be approved, a Scout must demonstrate maturity and excellent planning skills, and have a well-considered project that meets park goals.
Volunteer:
Project Planning:
Register as a Volunteer:
Prior to beginning a Project, the Scout must register as a Dane County Parks Volunteer through our MyImpact Volunteer Portal*. Doing so also allows the Scout to volunteer for other Dane County Parks volunteer events if they so choose.
*If the scout lacks an email address, they can contact the Volunteer Program for an alternative way to register.
For scout troops wanting to volunteer as a group:
Examples of past scout projects:
Additional volunteer-related information and resources can be found on our Volunteer and Friends Group Resources webpage.
If you have questions about the scout project process, contact:
Dane County Parks Volunteer Program
(608) 220-9678
parksvolunteer@danecounty.gov