Help with transports.
Walking dogs, cuddling with cats, and tidying up cages are all part of the adopt-a-pet experience. In addition to assisting with the animals at the events, we also need help with set-up and break-down cages and tables before and after adoption events.
Plan and lead environmental education hikes on the preserves.
Assist with hiking trail construction and maintenance, sign installation, trash pick-up, bird house installation, trailhead maintenance, invasive species control and removal and more.
Help us with wildlife monitoring, ecosystem restoration / rehabilitation, preserve monitoring, easement monitoring, and botanical surveys.
This program is designed for 12 to 18 year-olds who will work with ODC staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. Time may be spent improving trails, removing invasive species, cleaning animal enclosures, or assisting staff at events.
Community events such as Treats and Trails, Macatawa Water Festival, Homestead Holiday, Maple Sugar Time, and the Migratory 5K Fun Run offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including setup, parking, wildlife assistant, and teardown.
Help clean the Macatawa River of trash, debris, and other non-natural materials, on foot or by boat. Anyone under 16 years old must be with an adult. Boats and equipment will be provided if used during the cleanup.
Join the Sheriff PAL team as a sport Volunteer!