Maple Plain Volunteering

Overview

In an effort to promote community-led projects, wide-spread fundraising, and active volunteerism, the City of Maple Plain is building a program to connect interested parties with opportunities to improve the community. Maple Plain envisions a community that actively strives to maintain and improve high-quality recreation opportunities while also enhancing the livability of our town.

The program encourages grassroots-initiated projects with open participation from all members of the community. Those that would prefer to assist in fundraising, lend their time to volunteering, or participate in proposed community-improvement projects can register to receive updates and sign-up opportunities. Individuals with great ideas and the desire to lead their own community-based improvement projects are welcomed to register to become a Project Leader. The City will contact those that register as opportunities become available. Alternatively, individuals interested in a specific project may contact the city by email (info [at] mapleplainmn.gov (info[at]mapleplainmn[dot]gov)) or phone (763-479-0515) to ask for more details or to establish a time/date.

Community service projects serve as a fantastic opportunity for family bonding through shared activism. Participating in one of these projects is a great way to teach kids the importance of community involvement and volunteerism while also providing them with the chance to watch their community improve in real-time due to their hard work and effort. We encourage all members of the Maple Plain community to get involved in any way that they can!

Volunteer Responsibilities

Sign up as an interested party.
No long-term commitments! Just sign-up and show up when you are able.

Project Leader Responsibilities

Identify your own or a designated project to assist with.
Identify possible revenue sources for desired changes; Fundraising activities, available grants.
Apply for project approval. Request necessary city assistance.
Plan and facilitate fundraising activities.
Recruit members to assist with fundraising, projects, etc.
Keep city informed on project.

Annual Volunteer Opportunities

Advisory Panel

Panel members will commit to 3 meetings per year. Meetings will take place in the City Hall's City Council chambers. Specific dates TBD. Meetings will be to develop a catalog of projects that the city and community partners could pursue in the coming years. Projects could relate to parks, trails, beautification, environment, community events, etc. Panel members may also decide to pursue fundraising and grant opportunities should they choose.

Park Clean-up and Painting

Volunteers can get involved through the Park Clean-Up event! Select a park and dedicate time to cleaning trash/debris, pulling weeds, and painting the public restrooms! (Contact the City if interested to set up a date!)

September - Art in the Park

Come help create a memorable evening for families! Volunteers can assist with the City's craft station at the Orono Community Education's Art in the Park event.

September - Fire Department and Electronic Sign Gardening

Numerous flowers and shrubs in the Fire Department plant bed and near the Maple Plain electronic sign need to be replenished. Volunteers can donate their time to the community by planting new shrubbery in its place!

Spring (May) - Tree Planting

Join the City in planting trees that Maple Plain can appreciate for years to come! Your involvement will increase the beauty of Maple Plain's parks.

Spring Clean-Up (May)

We can always use a little muscle the morning of the Spring Clean-up! Other ways to volunteer include donating your truck/trailer for the day to aid those in need of assistance.

Party in the Park (First weekend in June)

Volunteering for the Party in the Park is an excellent way to see the difference that you can make in real-time! Donate some of your time to helping facilitate Maple Plain's big community get-together featuring live bands and food trucks! Party in the Park is organized by the Rotary Club of Orono with support from the City of Maple Plain.

Access the following link to register for volunteer opportunities: Registration Link. This sign-up indicates your interest; future communications will offer more substantive information and opportunity to commit to specific activities.

If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities, have an idea for a City-project, or have other general inquiries, please get in touch with the city by email (info [at] mapleplainmn.gov (info[at]mapleplainmn[dot]gov)) or phone (763-479-0515).