Volunteers make Lakewood better. Picking up trash, clearing invasive species, or other community service projects are great ways to get involved. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities as well as a form to suggest new community service events for the City.
How to Volunteer
We’re so happy that you want to become a volunteer. Use the first link to apply, and then review links one and two in order to learn about rules and expectations.
- Apply online to become a volunteer
- Review the Volunteer Handbook (PDF)
- Review the Volunteer Services Agreement (PDF)
Volunteer Opportunities
Lakewood Farmers Market
Tuesdays, 2-6:30 p.m. from June to September. Volunteer by staffing the city of Lakewood booth to help hand out freebies, or assist with set up or breakdown each week.
SummerFEST
SummerFEST 2023 is Saturday, July 15. Volunteers are needed to help with two-hour shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Parks Appreciation Day
Parks Appreciation Day is an annual event where neighbors pitch in to pull weeds and beautify local parks.
Adopt-A-Street Program
Local groups may “adopt” a Lakewood street and perform occasional litter cleanups to beautify Lakewood.
Flett Creek Stewardship Events
Volunteer to help clean this important Lakewood waterway and natural habitat. Contact [email protected] if you are interested
Lakewood First Lions Club Cleanups
Club members spend an hour on a Saturday each month picking up litter. Contact Eric Warn at [email protected] with interest
Lakewood has all kinds of volunteer positions and projects. All of these are great community service opportunities.
- Advisory boards
- Adopt-A-Street (PDF)
- Senior Activity Center
- Parks and Recreation Opportunities:
- Special Events (stay tuned for more information):
- Make-A-Difference Day
- Parks Appreciation Day
Internships
The City offers rewarding internships in support of key projects, community events, and important governmental work.
Internships are about your learning and advancing your professional goals. City of Lakewood interns develop career direction, gain practical knowledge, and earn real opportunities to make a positive difference in Lakewood.
Possible Internships:
- Municipal Court
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- LegalRule 9 Program
- Paralegal Program
- Police
Thank you for your interest in serving your community. For additional questions or assistance, please call 253-983-7849.
Suggest Volunteer Events
Use this form to suggest additional volunteering and community service events:
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