Cleveland Metroparks offers drop-in service opportunities to community members without the commitment of becoming an ongoing volunteer.
These seasonal one-time service projects are perfect for individuals, families or for students looking to fulfill school service hour requirements. Drop-in service projects generally last 2-3 hours. Our drop-in service projects typically take place between April - October. Please sign up for one of our service days below by clicking on the appropriate event registration link and completing the appropriate registration form for each participant. Any youth registrations must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. If a volunteer is under the age of 16, they must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. Registration is available for events 60 days into the future only.
Huntington Beach Cleanups
Join staff and volunteers as we pick up litter in Huntington Beach. Meet near Lake Shelter. All supplies are provided.
May | Saturdays | 8 am - 10 am
June - August | Saturdays | 7 am - 9 am
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Euclid Beach Cleanups
Help keep Euclid Beach free of debris. Meet near the Euclid Beach concession stand. All supplies are provided.
May - October | Sundays | 9 am - 11 am
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Volunteer Recycling Program
Volunteers are needed to help sort through contaminated recyclables, rescuing valuable materials from the landfill and supporting sustainability across all 18 reservations. Join a passionate team of volunteers and be part of a gritty, hands-on effort to protect our parks and planet. Yes—it’s dirty. Yes—it can be stinky. But your work will make a real, measurable difference!
The Recycling Center is located at the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation Management Center. The program takes place on Wednesdays and some Fridays from spring through fall.
Trails Work Days
Help our Trails team with restoration across Cleveland Metroparks! Projects include digging, moving dirt, branches, and logs, clearing debris, and restoring natural areas around new trails. Come prepared with sturdy work boots, long pants, gloves, and plenty of water. Hand tools and snacks will be provided. Meeting location directions will be emailed one day before the project.
Wednesday, April 29 @ Huntington Reservation | 9 am - 12 pm [FULL]
Tuesday, May 19 @ Huntington Reservation | 8:30 am - 11:30 am & 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Tree Planting
Join our Natural Resources team for a tree planting at Lakefront Reservation. The project involves bending, lifting, digging, and working on uneven ground. Volunteers should wear pants and closed-toed shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Wednesday, May 6 @ Wendy Park, Lakefront Reservation | 6 pm- 8:30 pm [FULL]
Extreme Litter Cleanup
Join us on May 16th from 9am-Noon at Egbert Picnic Area in Bedford Reservation for an Extreme Litter Pickup. Led by Cleveland Metroparks staff, volunteers will hike to off-trail litter hot spots around Tinker's Creek to help clean up litter and large debris that has accumulated.
Terrain: paved and natural surfaces, rocky and slippery surfaces, ankle-deep to knee-deep water, strenuous hills, up to 2 miles.
Plan on wearing long pants and shoes that can get dirty/wet, as some volunteers may need to cross Tinker's Creek to access their assigned locations. A light lunch will be provided to volunteers after the cleanup has concluded!
Saturday, May 16; 9 am - Noon @ Egbert Picnic Area (Bedford Reservation)
Watershed Volunteer Program Public Events
If you are interested in attending one of our public volunteer events hosted by the Watershed Volunteer Program, please sign up via their Events page.