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.

Teen Service Series: Green Prospect Park
Wednesdays in July–August, Select Saturdays + Sundays, 11 am–1 pm
Locations Vary, Free, Registration Required
Prospect Park needs you! Get your hands dirty, make real change, and level up your community service hours — all while spending your summer outside in Brooklyn’s Backyard! Help remove invasive plants, maintain woodland trails and other forest restoration work to help Prospect Park thrive. All tools are provided + no experience is necessary. Earn service hours, make a real impact, and have a blast doing it! Appropriate for teen ages 14+.

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.