Join us at upcoming volunteer events in your Buffalo Olmsted Parks!
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy began as an all-volunteer organization in 1978 called the “Buffalo Friends of Olmsted Parks.” Every garden, every pathway, every building, every open lawn, every tree, and every waters edge has been touched by a volunteer at some point in the Buffalo Olmsted Park System history.
- Volunteers are central to keeping our parks operating at the highest possible standard.
- Volunteers ensure that we can deliver the cleanest, safest, and most beautiful parks to the city.
- Volunteers allow us to do more with less!
For any questions, please email volunteer@bfloparks.org.
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The Conservancy’s volunteer program is generously supported by M&T Bank
Ways to Volunteer in your Olmsted Parks
Upcoming Volunteer Events
Looking for upcoming opportunities to get your hands in the dirt and make an impact? Come by these recurring volunteer days to meet with other park lovers while spending time in your parks!
- Weekly on every Monday, Rose Garden in Delaware Park, 9 am – Noon
- First Wednesday of each month, Japanese Garden in Delaware Park, 9 am – Noon
If you are interested to learn more , please complete the form below and we will be in touch!
View upcoming volunteer dates and sign up
Individual Volunteer (Outdoors) – One-Time or Recurring
Any time you can spare is greatly appreciated by us! Gardening experience and a green-thumb not necessary. As a One-time volunteer, you get to experience your parks in a different and productive way. The Recurring Volunteer program provides an opportunity for dedicated individuals to help out in Buffalo’s historic park system on a regular basis. All you need is patience and the willingness to learn. Gardening experience and a green-thumb would be a plus, but not necessary.
If you are interested to learn more , please sign up for any of these upcoming community volunteer days OR complete the website form below and we will be in touch.
View upcoming volunteer dates and sign up
Are you a corporate group looking to give back? Check out the Olmsted Partners Program!
Are you a corporate company based in Western New York? The Olmsted Partners Program unites your philanthropic dollars with customized teambuilding and the opportunity to give back. When you become an Olmsted Partner, you are being hands-on with supporting the 1 million+ people who visit the parks annually for connection to nature and community.
Each park landscape contains specific needs in the fields of horticulture, ecological restoration, or general park management. Your support can show up in a variety of ways such as financial support for equipment purchases and/or a day in the dirt with your employees to engage in garden maintenance tasks.
View Olmsted Partners opportunities here
Are you a school, nonprofit or block club looking to give back?
As a school, nonprofit, community group or block club, thank you for considering to volunteer in your Buffalo Olmsted Parks! We are able to accommodate groups up to 16 volunteers per event. Please complete the volunteer inquiry form below or reach out to volunteer@bfloparks.org.
Community Outreach Volunteer
Throughout the year there are many opportunities to get the word out about our organization and what we do. This includes staffing a table at community events, taking photos, or providing assistance at outdoor family movie nights and more!
If you are interested to help out as a Community Outreach Volunteer, please complete the form below and we will be in touch!
