Volunteer: Trail Monitoring: Flag Ponds (2025)Volunteer assists park staff in maintaining trails at Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby. Duties include: Remove debris and obstacles from trails Report unusual conditions, such as items too large or dangerous for volunteers, to staffSchedule: Once a month, or more frequently as desired by volunteer. Actual dates and times determined by staff and volunteers. Volunteers will work independently, occasionally as a group. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per month. Materials and Equipment: Hand tools and gloves (volunteers may bring their personal tools and gloves), band aids, and safety vests (blaze orange or yellow) are provided. Volunteers should bring water bottles and any necessary trail snacks. Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds. Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitoes, snakes, spiders and other wildlife.
For more information contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov Resources for Trail Monitors Trail Monitor Handbook (pdf download) Emergency Procedures Quick Glance Reference & Forms (pdf download)Program: Flag Ponds Park Maintenance Volunteer assists park staff in maintaining trails at Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby. Duties include: Remove debris and obstacles from trails Report unusual conditions, such as items too large or dangerous for volunteers, to staffSchedule: Once a month, or more frequently as desired by volunteer. Actual dates and times determined by staff and volunteers. Volunteers will work independently, occasionally as a group. Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per month. Materials and Equipment: Hand tools and gloves (volunteers may bring their personal tools and gloves), band aids, and safety vests (blaze orange or yellow) are provided. Volunteers should bring water bottles and any necessary trail snacks. Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds. Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitoes, snakes, spiders and other wildlife.
For more information contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov Resources for Trail Monitors Trail Monitor Handbook (pdf download) Emergency Procedures Quick Glance Reference & Forms (pdf download)Program: Flag Ponds Park Maintenance Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 20678 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Service Project for Group: ADA Accessible BoardwalkDescription: This opportunity is suitable for an organized group (ex: scout, church, school group, etc.) looking to perform a service project in the park. The project is removing old boardwalk along the Fisherman's trail and replacing it with ADA accessible boardwalk. A total of approximately 420 feet of boardwalk needs to be constructed. This project can be divided into smaller projects as needed. Duties include: Fundraising as needed for tools and supplies (park may provide some support) Removal of old boardwalk Building new boardwalk following park provided specificationsSchedule: Interested group should contact Park Manager for a site visit and to schedule desired work day Materials and Equipment: Group will be responsible for acquiring building materials and tools. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles, long pants, closed toe shoes, and lunch/snacks as needed. Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife. For any additional information, please contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov Program: Flag Ponds Park Maintenance Description: This opportunity is suitable for an organized group (ex: scout, church, school group, etc.) looking to perform a service project in the park. The project is removing old boardwalk along the Fisherman's trail and replacing it with ADA accessible boardwalk. A total of approximately 420 feet of boardwalk needs to be constructed. This project can be divided into smaller projects as needed. Duties include: Fundraising as needed for tools and supplies (park may provide some support) Removal of old boardwalk Building new boardwalk following park provided specificationsSchedule: Interested group should contact Park Manager for a site visit and to schedule desired work day Materials and Equipment: Group will be responsible for acquiring building materials and tools. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles, long pants, closed toe shoes, and lunch/snacks as needed. Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife. For any additional information, please contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov Program: Flag Ponds Park Maintenance Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 20657 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Service Project for Group: Boardwalk ConstructionDescription: This opportunity is suitable for an organized group (ex: scout, church, school group, etc.) looking to perform a service project in the park. The project is building a new boardwalk to create a dry path for visitors on Duncan's Pond Trail. Boardwalk needs to be approximately 60 feet long and 6 feet wide. This project can be divided into smaller projects as needed. Duties include: Fundraising as needed for tools and supplies (park may provide some support) Building new boardwalk following park provided specificationsSchedule: Interested group should contact Park Manager for a site visit and to schedule desired work day Materials and Equipment: Group will be responsible for acquiring building materials and tools. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles, long pants, closed toe shoes, and lunch/snacks as needed. Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife. For any additional information, please contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov Program: Flag Ponds Park Maintenance Description: This opportunity is suitable for an organized group (ex: scout, church, school group, etc.) looking to perform a service project in the park. The project is building a new boardwalk to create a dry path for visitors on Duncan's Pond Trail. Boardwalk needs to be approximately 60 feet long and 6 feet wide. This project can be divided into smaller projects as needed. Duties include: Fundraising as needed for tools and supplies (park may provide some support) Building new boardwalk following park provided specificationsSchedule: Interested group should contact Park Manager for a site visit and to schedule desired work day Materials and Equipment: Group will be responsible for acquiring building materials and tools. Volunteers should bring work gloves, water bottles, long pants, closed toe shoes, and lunch/snacks as needed. Special Skills: Most work will be performed outside under varying weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, and dirt should be expected. Work performed requires the exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort and may involve lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Work also includes: exposure to poison ivy, ticks, mosquitos, snakes, spiders and other wildlife. For any additional information, please contact Brian Bussard at Brian.Bussard@CalvertCountyMD.gov Program: Flag Ponds Park Maintenance Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 20657 Allow Groups: Yes |