Prospect Park Alliance Volunteer Greeter Program

Prospect Park Alliance seeks Volunteer Greeters to provide valuable assistance to the millions of visitors to Prospect Park, improving visitor experience and raising awareness of the Alliance during events on weekends and select evenings. Volunteer Greeters will receive training for this position and must be friendly, outgoing and comfortable working outside at locations throughout the Park.

Founded in 1987 to restore the Park after years of decline, Prospect Park Alliance is a non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s flagship park, working in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides a majority of the staff and operating budget that keeps the Park green and vibrant. The Alliance cares for the natural environment, restores historic design, creates new Park amenities and provides public programs for the Park, which receives more than 10 million visits each year. 

Commitments

• Volunteer for a minimum of 3 two-hour shifts on weekends and/or select evenings between April – October 2018 (availability for select events and activities in the off-season is an added plus)
  • If you would like to volunteer with a friend, please note on your application. All volunteers must fill out a separate application.
• Volunteer at locations throughout the Park
• Must be able attend training session prior to start of volunteer season

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet Prospect Park visitors as a representative of the Prospect Park Alliance
• Answer questions about the Park and Prospect Park Alliance
• Distribute materials (maps, Prospect Park Alliance members brochures) and help facilitate marketing activities (marketing raffles and other promotion)
• Assist Prospect Park Alliance staff in setting up tent, table, and literature displays (must be able to lift 10lbs)

Benefits

• Attend major Prospect Park events such as Philharmonic in the Park,  BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! and more while raising  awareness for the Alliance and its stewardship of the Park
• Alliance gifts, including a T-shirt, water bottle, and more
• An invitation to the Alliance’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Brunch

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Strong customer service skills
• Interest in learning about Prospect Park and Prospect Park Alliance
• Ability to work in locations throughout the Park
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Ability to lift 10lbs

If interested, please complete the online application or download the PDF and email it to VolunteerGreeters@prospectpark.org or mail to:

Marketing Department, Attn: Volunteer Greeter Program 
Prospect Park Alliance 
95 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215 

Resume is optional but recommended. No phone calls, please. All applicants will be notified on the outcome of the application.