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Parks & Recreation
209 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 881-4833
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Parks & Trails Volunteer Service Projects
Make a Difference in Your Community!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back? Passaic County welcomes local groups, churches, businesses, and organizations to host their own park or trail clean-up day or service project to help preserve and enhance our beautiful public spaces.
Whether you're a scout troop looking to complete a service badge, a corporate team building camaraderie, or a church group making a local impact, we’re here to help you coordinate a successful volunteer day.
How It Works
- Submit a Request: Complete our Service Project Request Form above to tell us about your group and your desired project.
- Get Approval & Support: Our team will review your request, suggest locations if needed, and help coordinate supplies or guidelines.
- Complete a Hold Harmless Agreement: All participants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement before taking part in any service project.
- Make an Impact: Gather your volunteers and complete your service project!
- Share Your Success: We’d love to highlight your efforts! Send us photos and a brief recap so we can celebrate your work.
Types of Service Projects
- Trail & Park Clean-Ups
- Invasive Species Removal
- Planting Flowers, Trees, or Shrubs
- Painting and Beautification Projects
- Special Maintenance Projects (Case-by-Case)
Not sure what project would be best? Let us know, and we can recommend a location in need!
Important Notes
- All projects must be approved in advance.
- Every volunteer must complete a Hold Harmless Agreement before participating. A link to the form will be provided upon project approval.
- Volunteers under 18 must be supervised by an adult.
- Some projects may require additional permits or safety measures.
- Passaic County may provide limited tools and supplies, but groups are encouraged to bring their own when possible.
- Passaic County will not be able to provide plants, flowers, trees, or shrubs. All plants must be approved by a Passaic County Parks staff member.
