Become a member of the Vermilion County Conservation District
Volunteer Team!
Get Involved, Have Fun, and Meet New People!
The Vermilion County Conservation District strives to offer quality programs, events, and recreational opportunities for people to enjoy their county parks. Many of these opportunities would not be available without the dedication and support of volunteers.
The VCCD needs volunteers to:
- Host a historic building at Kennekuk County Park's Bunker Hill Historic Area, or the Pioneer Cabin at Forest Glen Preserve on Sunday afternoons.
- Host the Education Centers at Kennekuk and Forest Glen on Sunday afternoons.
- Assist with public events such as Maple Syrup Fest, Pioneer Craft Day, various education programs, summer camps, and more.
- Become a Trail Steward and report needed repairs on the trails at Kennekuk, Forest Glen, Heron County Park, or the Kickapoo Rail Tral.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Receive the VCCD Newsletter, The Conservationist, as well as electronic news updates.
- Receive invitations to seasonal dinners and special get-togethers.
- Make new friends and memories.
- Gain personal satisfaction knowing you are contributing to your county parks.
- Receive a 10% discount on select park buildings and shelters. *
- Receive two nights per year of free camping at Forest Glen Preserve. *
* with required minimum number of volunteer hours
You do not have to have any special skill or knowledge to become a volunteer; we provide training and information for each volunteer position. To become a VCCD Volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application or call 217-442-1691 and ask for Lara Danzl for more information on how you can begin as a volunteer today!
For current VCCD volunteers:
Volunteer Handbook
Volunteer Job Descriptions.
Trail Steward Volunteer Documents:
Know Your VCCD Trails
Trail Maintenance Reporting Form
