BECOME A CENTRAL PARK VOLUNTEER
HELP KEEP THE PARK CLEAN, GREEN, AND BEAUTIFUL

At 843 acres, there’s a lot of work in Central Park.  The Central Park Conservancy, which manages the Park, has staff in the field, visitor centers, and offices, and every one of them can use your help.  Not only will you have the satisfaction of helping to keep the Park clean, green, and beautiful for everyone’s enjoyment, but you’ll make new friends, stay in shape, and clear your mind. Join the Central Park Conservancy’s volunteer corps now and feel great about yourself.

Below are links to the many volunteer opportunities available in Central Park.  If any of the areas interest you, please e-mail volunteer@centralparknyc.org or call the Volunteer Hotline at 212-360-2751.  Due to the high volume of inquiries, please allow two weeks to receive a reply.

There are five areas of volunteer opportunities.

• Work in the Park: Opportunities for Individuals

• Work in the Park: Group Opportunities for Adults and Students


• Greeter Programs


• Pitch In, Pick Up Program

Please note that our volunteer programs:

• are open to anyone 18 years or older. For volunteer opportunities for children under the age of 18, click here.
• operate year round except during severe weather conditions
• require a commitment to a certain number of weekday and/or weekend hours that, in some cases, can be fit to your availability
• include any necessary training and equipment.