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Volunteer
Your time, talent, and dedication will make this park the best it can be! Click the links below to sign up.
- February 19 - Mulching at Dix Park Chapel
- March 3 - Mulching at Flower Cottage
Dix Park Garden Volunteers
Garden Volunteers work alongside Raleigh Parks staff helping with horticulture needs across the park. The Garden Volunteers meet the last Wednesday of every month from 9 am- 12 pm. Dix Park Garden Volunteer details and application.
Interested in other volunteer opportunities with Dix Park? Fill out the volunteer form below and a member of the Dix Park Conservancy team will reach out to you. Email volunteer@dixparkconservancy.org for more information.
Job Openings
Raleigh Parks Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Coordinator - Full Time
This position will be focused primarily on park maintenance volunteer opportunities and coordinating teen conservation crews at Dorothea Dix Park, as well as working with our community centers and Recreation staff across the City. This position will work alongside park maintenance and special event volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to complete project goals in a fun and safe way. Weekend and outdoor work required. Accepting applications through February 8, 2022.
CCNC Raleigh Youth Crew at Dix Park
Join Conservation Corps North Carolina' day youth crew to get hands-on experience working in a local park to become a confident steward of our natural resources and a leader in your community. The Crew will be supported by Raleigh Parks staff and partners who will provide environmental science, outdoor education, leadership, park management, and other education opportunities.
CCNC Raleigh Youth Crew Member - Ages 15-18
The Raleigh Youth Crew partners with the City of Raleigh to complete trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, forestry, and park improvement projects at Dorothea Dix Park. Crew members will have the opportunity to explore a variety of natural resource work and become confident stewards of Dix Park, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative urban parks.
- Session 1 Dates: June 13 - July 8, 2022
- Session 2 Dates: July 11 - August 5, 2022
CCNC Staff Raleigh Crew Leader - Ages 21+
Conservation Corps North Carolina’s Staff Raleigh Crew Leader will lead two four-week youth day crews that will accomplish natural resource work and participate in environmental education activities at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park. The Raleigh Crew Leader is expected to provide project expertise and offer mentorship, training, and support to six to eight youth (ages 15-18) crew members each day of their service work. The position is multi-faceted and demanding, but with opportunities for enormous rewards.
- Dates: May 16 - August 2022
Dix Park Positions
Facility & Program Coordinator - Part-Time
The Dix Park Team is recruiting a Facility & Program Coordinator for the Greg Poole Jr, All Faiths Chapel Event Center. This candidate will join the team to serve as coordinator of facility operations, event planning, and program offerings. Responsibilities include overseeing facility maintenance, supervising Event Center staff, managing budgets, and delivering exceptional customer service. Accepting Applications through January 18, 2022.
Outdoor Event Coordinator - Part-Time
The Dix Park Team is recruiting an Outdoor Event Coordinator. The role of this position is to oversee the planning and execution of outdoor events at Dix Park. Responsibilities include serving as “on-the-ground” logistics lead for events from setup through tear-down; serving as primary liaison with user groups and vendors; scheduling staff and volunteers to work events; and providing tours of outdoor facilities. Accepting Applications through January 18, 2022.
Dix Park positions are part of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department with the City of Raleigh.
Donate
A park for everyone isn’t built by just a few. Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create America’s next great signature park - right here in Raleigh, NC. Your donation to the Dix Park Conservancy supports park planning and community engagement, along with free events and programs for the community.