The Volunteer Program is integral to WPF’s mission and leads groups of all sizes through our stewardship initiatives. Since 2015, we have hosted over 16,000 individuals who have donated over 50,000 hours of service to Westchester County’s parks. These individuals not only help us achieve our mission by accomplishing hands-on projects in the parks, but by adding to our team behind the scenes at the WPF office.

During this hands-on, educational internship, participants will work in canoes and on land hand-pulling the aquatic invasive species, Water Chestnut, from lakes. All training will be provided and no experience is necessary. Interns will learn why invasive species are an issue for our ecosystem, engage with and lead community volunteers on-site, and meet other students interested in caring for our environment. With your help we can provide clean water for the return of native species, the use of the lake for recreation, and overall enhancement to the quality of life for our Westchester community members!