Volunteer

The City of Fridley is looking for community members, organizations, and businesses to adopt Fridley parks! Community members and groups will work alongside City of Fridley Park and Recreation staff to help keep our city parks clean and beautiful. Learn more on our Adopt-a-Park page.

Help protect the water quality of Fridley's waterways by joining the metro-wide Adopt-A-Drain program! Volunteers will keep their adopted storm drain clear of trash, leaves, and other debris to prevent pollutants from entering the storm sewer system and downstream waterbodies. Individuals and groups are invited to apply. See available adoptable drains and sign up by visiting Adopt-A-Drain.org. Fun drain names encouraged!

The City of Fridley is looking for residents for the Adopt-A-Hydrant program! Residents will be responsible for maintaining the area around hydrants in the winter months by shoveling and removing snow, helping with upkeep of any vegetation during the rest of the year, and reporting any safety hazards or concerns to city staff. Learn more by visiting our Adopt-a-Hydrant page.

Help pick up litter along Minnesota's state highways through the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Adopt-A-Highway program. Residents and community groups adopt a highway by picking up litter on both sides of a road at least two times per year for at least two years. Learn more by visiting www.dot.state.mn.us/adopt.

Fridley's Public Safety Department is continually recruiting residents to be block captains for the Neighborhood Watch program. Learn more about Neighborhood Watch. Contact Fridley by email to learn more and how to get involved.

Community members interested in volunteering with Park and Recreation Programs & Events can contact the Recreation Division by email or by phone at 763-572-3570 to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how to get involved.

Community members interested in volunteering with the nature center can contact Springbrook staff at 763-572-3588 or by visiting the Springbrook Volunteer webpage to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how to get involved.

Community members interested in volunteering with Public Safety for Crime Prevention Programs & Events including the Block Captain program can contact the Fridley Police Division at 763-572-3626 to learn about volunteer opportunities and how to get involved.

Community members interested in volunteering with Fridley Fire can learn more about the Fire Corps program on the program webpage or by contacting Deputy Director/Fire Chief, Maddison Zikmund by email or phone at 763-572-3610.

The City of Fridley has six commissions - Charter, Planning, Environmental Quality and Energy, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Arts Commission. City Commissions help advise the City Council on important aspects of the city. Learn more about City Commissions.