Frank Lloyd Wright Races - Celebrating 30+ Years of the Races!
The Frank Lloyd Wright Races features a scenic run, winding through the historic Frank Lloyd Wright and Prairie Home District of Oak Park. In order for this historic running event to run smoothly, the help of over 100 volunteers is needed. If you are interested in volunteering your time and energy to this event held in the center of Oak Park, please call Shari Wenzel, FLW Volunteer Coordinator, at (708) 725-2108.

Park District Volunteer Citizen Committees
The mission of the Park District of Oak Park is to provide quality parks and recreation experiences to the residents of Oak Park, in partnership with the community. The Park District values community input and involvement and has organized four citizen-lead volunteer committees to work with the Park Board of Commissioners and staff for the betterment of the District and our community. Please see our Citizen Committee page for more information.

Oak Park Conservatory
Volunteer opportunities at the Oak Park Conservatory give gardeners the chance to learn new gardening skills and practice already-acquired skills while working in this beautiful tropical paradise. A wide variety of Volunteer Opportunties at the Conservatory are available. For more details call Henrietta Yardley at (708) 725-2450 or click here.

Join the Green Team
Join the Park District of Oak Park to help with the greening of our parks. We're looking for community volunteers who would like to help care for a local park under the guidance of a park steward. Duties may include planting, plant care, tree monitoring, educational activities, special events or general maintenance. Interested Steward candidates should have a working knowledge of or interest in horticultural practices which might include gardening, prairie restoration and perennial plant and tree care. Please complete a Green Team Volunteer Application and return it to Henrietta Yardley, Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. For more information please call 708.725.2450 or email Henrietta Yardley.

Coaches, Instructors, and Assistant Instructors
Several programs at the Park District’s seven community centers depend on volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to coach a youth sports team, please fill out this application and follow the instructions included on submitting it. Thanks in advance for your support!

Cheney Mansion
Have you ever visited Cheney Mansion? If so, you have seen the beautiful grounds that surround this historic property owned by the Park District of Oak Park. The Cheney Staff is looking for gardening volunteers to help in Cheney’s greenhouse. If you are interested, please call (708) 383-2612.

Pleasant Home
Volunteer opportunties at the historic Pleasant Home include assisting at special events and educational programs, and working on special Pleasant Home Foundation projects. Volunteer benefits include membership, a discount on merchandise in the Museum Store, and reduced rental fees. Volunteer training is held every spring and fall. If you are interested in volunteering at Pleasant Home, please call (708) 383-2654 or click here.

Docent Training at Pleasant Home
If you are interested in history and architecture, in meeting new people, in sharing your time and talents in a creative and rewarding way, and in creating memorable experiences for our visitors, this job is for you. Volunteers at Pleasant Home make the rich history of this National Historic Landmark come to life. Interpreting Pleasant Home is the core of what we do, and only through the dedication and commitment of our volunteer staff can we fulfill our mission. We welcome volunteers of all ages and encourage junior and senior high school students to participate. Please call (708) 383-2654 to register for the next volunteer training program.