Volunteer with the City of Bloomington

Bloomington is home to 97 parks and green spaces, miles of trails, dozens of fun, active, inclusive and engaging programs and events, and seasonal and year-round recreational facilities.

The City of Bloomington's Adopt-A-Park program is a fun, educational and worthwhile way for you to beautify your local neighborhood park or favorite trail. Adopt-A-Park Bloomington provides you, your family, group or organization with the opportunity to make our parks even more safe and beautiful than they already are!

You can volunteer to clean up and beautify a park or a stretch of trail, help plant and maintain park gardens, keep our parks litter-free, and remove invasive species with the guidance and support of  Recreation and Park Maintenance staff.

• Apply to Adopt-a-Park
• Learn more

Volunteer as an usher and experience great performances at Bloomington Center for the Arts in person.

Advisory boards and commissions provide for community participation in issues concerning the City and its residents. The City Council values the comments and recommendations from the various advisory boards and commissions. 

Each board and commission has different roles and responsibilities. Terms of service, size, and qualifications may vary. Open positions, descriptions and application links are available at blm.mn/boards.

Parks and Recreation volunteer opportunities include:

• Adaptive programs
• Invasive species removal (Buckthorn Busts, Garlic Mustard Pulls, etc.)
• Camp Kota Junior Counselor
• Adult programs
• Park cleanup
• Summer Adventure Playgrounds
• Ushers for Bloomington Center for the Arts

Apply to volunteer with Parks and Recreation.

View full details about Parks and Recreation volunteer opportunities.

The Bloomington Police Department has opportunities for volunteers both in the office to perform clerical-type activities (must be a Bloomington resident) and out in the community with the Police Reserve Unit. 

• Bloomington Police Reserves Click here to apply
• Police Programs, Topics of Interest and Current Events | City of Bloomington MN

Preparing for and responding to public health threats such as bioterrorism, pandemics and community trauma is an important role of Public Health. Staff work to develop, maintain and exercise response plans; provide resources and tools to the community, and training to staff and volunteers. By building relationships with community partners, including police, fire, emergency management, faith and community-based organizations, Public Health ensures the safety of the community.

Learn about emergency preparedness

City of Bloomington’s Sustainability and Solid Waste Program events help reduce waste and keep Bloomington green. Opportunities include volunteering at swap and recycling events, removing buckthorn and other invasive species from parks, and more! 

The City of Bloomington offers opportunities for teens 13+ to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering.   Summer teen volunteers assist with youth programming under the guidance of experienced staff while gaining valuable leadership skills. 

The deadline to apply for the summer teen volunteer program was May 15, 2026.  Check back in early 2027 for opportunities next summer.

View full details about Parks and Recreation volunteer opportunities.
 

Volunteer as an usher and experience great performances at Bloomington Center for the Arts in person.

Participate in:

• Welcoming guests
• Building a volunteer resumé
• Enjoying free admission to events
• Sharing event service with friends
• Assisting audience members in need
• Maintaining a safe, secure environment
• Supporting the arts in your community

Register to volunteer