Organization Details:

In partnership with the City of New York and the community, the Prospect Park Alliance restores, develops and operates Prospect Park for the enjoyment of all by caring for the natural environment, preserving historic design, and serving the public through facilities and programs.

Description and/or History:
The Prospect Park Volunteer Corps is the department that recruits, train and accomodate Prospect Park volunteers. The volunteer possibilities include Park beautification, planting, weeding, painting, mulching, general office work, woodland restoration and more. This is also a place to meet others who think GREEN and enjoy nature while volunteering.
The Prospect Park Volunteer Corps (fomerly The Prospect Park Volunteer Department) has been in existance since the early 1980's. We serve volunteers from age 14 and up. Individuals under the age of 14 must come with adult supervision. Since the 1980's this department has grown from 75 volunteers to 4,900. We serve individuals, community groups, school groups, churches and synagugs and corporations.

Contact people:

James Elton Green, Office Manager, (718) 965-8984, (email) Jacqueline Medina, Executive Director, (718) 965-8930, (email) Enrique Mendez, Project Manager, (718) 965-8948, (email)

Address:

95 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215 (See a map)

Directions:

Take the F train to 7th Avenue Stop in Brooklyn. Take 2 or 3 train to Grand Army Plaza. Take the #69 Bus to Prospect Park West and 5th Street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: F Train or 2 or 3 to Grand Army Plaza,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: 60 Bus to 5th Street and Prospect Park West, 10-15 minute walk