• VOLUNTEER

    Volunteering is a wonderful way to support Glen Echo Park. Volunteers help with special events, grounds, and facilities improvement & maintenance, as well as arts and cultural programs.

    To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please send an email with your name, phone number, and interests to volunteer@glenechopark.org. We will provide you with specific information about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

    VOLUNTEER FOR SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS

    Throughout the year, we have volunteer opportunities at our special events and festivals. We are also always looking for volunteers ages 13+ who can earn SSL hours by helping out at events! These opportunities are posted here, or email volunteer@glenechopark.org to sign up.

     

    VOLUNTEER AS A NEIGHBORHOOD CAPTAIN

    We need volunteers to help spread the word about our Year End Campaign Neighborhood Competition, running December 1 – December 31, 2025. Sign up to be a captain or co-captain by emailing Jilna Kothary at jkothary@glenechopark.org.

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    Each year, our Year End Campaign Neighborhood Competition rallies the community to celebrate and sustain this special place. The funds raised support free events & festivals, keep the carousel turning, preserve the Park's historic buildings, and bring in new social dance styles, classes, and exhibitions that help Glen Echo Park grow.

    This year, what we need most is YOU. Will you join us as a Neighborhood Captain?

    Your participation is incredibly easy and impactful (and we can offer SSL hours to make this a fun family project!)

    • Sign up to be a captain or co-captain by emailing Jilna Kothary at jkothary@glenechopark.org
    • Receive your Captain’s Box complete with postcards about the campaign, stamps, promotional materials, and a few surprises!
    • Spread the word through your neighborhood’s custom fundraising page that we’ll build for you.

    The campaign runs December 1–31, and the neighborhood that raises the most wins a 2026 Day at the Park—with a pizza party, arts & crafts, an NPS ranger-led tour, and free carousel rides for all.

     

    VOLUNTEER FOR PARTNERSHIP DANCES

    We also need volunteers at many of our dances! Volunteer for one hour, to either help set up or break down for a dance or event, and gain free admission to the dance or event! 

    VIEW Upcoming dates when volunteers are needed at dances:

    Sarau de Samba (Brazilian Dance & Music Party)

    November 22 | January 18

     

    Bachata y más (Bachata & more)

    November 22 | December 20

     

    Back Room Salsa Nights

    November 21 | December 19

     

    Bumper Car Squares

    November 6 | December 4

     

    Cajun dance with Dennis Stroughmatt & L'esprit Creole

    November 16

     

    VOLUNTEER AS A CAMP COUNSELOR

    The following programs at Glen Echo Park often bring on volunteer counselors to assist with summer camps. If you are interested, please email instructors individually with your inquiry. To find out more specific information about a camp, take a look at our website at glenechopark.org/camps. All of these positions qualify for SSL hours. Learn More >>

     

    To volunteer, please send an email to volunteer@glenechopark.org.

    Information on additional event volunteer opportunities will be posted throughout the year.