The ODC Network has individual volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Please complete the form below and email it to Ashley VanZee to begin the process of becoming a volunteer!
Events such as Maple Sugar Time, Golf Outing, Macatawa Water Festival, Treats and Trails, and Holidays with the ODC Network offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including setup, wildlife assistant, event ambassadors, and more.
Help clean the Macatawa River of trash, debris, and other non-natural materials, on foot or by boat. Anyone under 16 years old must be with an adult. Boats and equipment will be provided if used during the cleanup.
The ODC Network has multiple advisory committees to help provide expertise for staff on a variety of topics. These committees meet throughout the year and are an important part of how the ODC Network meets its mission.
Our Volunteer League, VoLes, is a service club for teens to experience what it takes to maintain a natural area and captive wildlife and to gain insight to the ODC Network mission. This program is designed for 12 to 18 year olds who will work with ODC staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. Time may be spent improving trails, removing invasive species, cleaning animal enclosures, or assisting staff at events. Time spent volunteering may be used for school community service hours. VoLes club meetings are often scheduled for one Tuesday and one Saturday per month for a total of six meetings per session. Spring, Summer and Fall sessions are available, no prior experience or participation is required to sign up.
The Summer Camp Youth Leader is an unpaid, volunteer position for teens 13-18 years old who want to share their love of nature and outdoor activities with younger kids. This position assists at the Outdoor Discovery Center, and at off-site locations. The volunteer’s primary job responsibilities include being a positive role model while interacting with ODC Summer Campers, assisting with camp activities (including set-up and clean-up), and assisting other staff in meeting the overall goals of the organization.
September:
Tues 9/10 3:30-5 pm
Sat 9/28 – with River Clean Up 10-12 pm
October:
Tues 10/8 3:30-5pm
Sat 10/19 @ Treats & Trails
November:
Sat 11/2 10am-12pm
Tues 11/19 3:30-5pm
Outdoor Discovery Center
Phone: (616) 393 – 9453
Visitor Center Hours:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday
All Trail Hours:
Sunrise to Sunset
No Entry Fee – Donations Welcome
4214 56th Street Holland, MI 49423
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