Volunteers at Brookside Nature Center help with a variety of tasks including:
- Greeting visitors
- Assisting with nature programs
- Filling bird feeders
- Providing animal enrichment
- And more!
Volunteering at Brookside Nature Center is an opportunity to have fun, meet others, contribute to your community, and learn about nature!
All volunteers with Montgomery Parks must register/apply. Long-term volunteers who will be assisting beyond a one-time volunteer workday MUST apply, interview, and pass a background check.
Long-term Opportunities
To view and apply for open opportunities, visit Parks Volunteers. Questions? You can also contact the Volunteer Program Manager by calling the Nature Center at 301-962-1480 or emailing Brookside Nature Center. Let us know if you have a particular interest or set of skills! No previous experience is needed – we provide training for all opportunities.
Volunteer Workdays
Brookside Nature Center hosts monthly workdays where we weed, mulch, and maintain outdoor spaces. MCPS students can earn SSL hours. Interested individuals must register in advance. To view and register for upcoming volunteer workdays, visit Parks Volunteers.
Scouts
Are you a scout looking to complete your Eagle Scout, Gold, or Silver Project with us? We work with scouts on a limited basis! Please contact the Volunteer Program Manager by calling the Nature Center at 301-962-1480 or emailing Brookside Nature Center to discuss.