Youth, Teen and Family Volunteer Opportunities

Prospect Park Alliance offers opportunities for families with youth (4-13) and opportunities for teens (14-17) to lend a hand and explore Brooklyn’s Backyard! Learn more about opportunities to help keep Prospect Park green and vibrant.

Please note that some opportunities have age restrictions and may not be appropriate for all age groups.

Interested in registering with a community group? Please use our Group Inquiry Form to view available programs and begin your group registration process.

Global Youth Service Day in Prospect Park
Sunday, April 20, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Prospect Park, Peninsula by the Wellhouse, Free, Registration Suggested
Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn the value of service and meet other families and friends in Brooklyn’s Backyard. On this day of giving back, volunteers will learn about the importance of mulching, composting and decomposition and help restore forest trails in one of Prospect Park’s most scenic areas, the Peninsula.
Appropriate for families with youth ages between 4-13.

Park Pitch In Events
Select Saturdays, April–May, Times Vary
Prospect Park, Locations Vary, Free, Registration Required
Join Prospect Park Alliance on select weekends throughout the season to celebrate the park and our environment! Volunteers will tackle a range of projects from tree care to removing invasive plants and weeds, picking up trash and much more!
Appropriate for groups, teens ages 14+ and adults.

Park Pitch In: Green and Go
Select Saturdays and Sundays, April–September, 11 am–2 pm
Locations Vary, Free, Registration Required
Help Prospect Park Alliance keep our park green and vibrant! Explore the park while tackling litter and helping with other greening opportunities. Supplies can be checked out at various locations around the park and include all necessary tools for your volunteer experience. Appropriate for groups, supervised youth ages 9-13.