There are a variety of ways to get involved with the Billings Parks and Recreation Department, from one time service engagements to ongoing volunteer commitments. Examples of volunteer projects include mulching park trees and grooming trails to assisting with special events.
If you don’t see an opportunity in your areas or would like more information, please email the Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at millironj@billingsmt.gov to get matched with an experience that is right for you!
Volunteer Events
Refresh the Rims
Our Annual Refresh the Rims takes place every October. Billings Parks and Recreation and Montana State University-Billings Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program collaborate in an effort to preserve one of our defining landmarks. The Saturday morning event involves teams of volunteers fanning out throughout Swords Rimrock Park and Skyline Trail to clean up litter and debris. To get involved, sign up for one of the event cleanup locations, when available. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt.
Arbor Day
Our Annual Arbor Day event celebrates the over 10,000 trees throughout our parks system. We understand the importance and benefits that trees provide to our community as a whole: providing shade, storm water management, urban temperature regulation, and increasing property values – trees have a larger impact on our everyday lives than we often recognize.
Each year, a local park is chosen to host educational booths for 4th graders around the City, including an official Arbor Day Ceremony. Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved.
Volunteer Login
Volunteers can use the United Way volunteer management portal to keep tabs on volunteer service for the Parks and Recreation, as well as other nonprofits in Yellowstone County. Using the link below will take you to the login page. If you are a first time user, you will need to create an account. If you need assistance with this process, please call our office at (406)657-8308.