Welcome to People for the Parks and Trails of Jackson, Michigan!
People for the Parks and Trails (also called PPT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the City of Jackson's public parks and trails through volunteering, fundraising, advocacy, and equity. If you're ready to make a difference in the Jackson community, join People for the Parks and Trails!
2024 Volunteer Season We currently do not have any volunteer projects scheduled for summer 2024! We're taking the summer off to plan fundraisers and give our volunteers a break. We'll be back in Sept. with fall projects so stay tuned for more info!
About Volunteering Volunteer projects are open to all Jackson residents. No prior sign-up is needed, volunteers can show up and get to work! Equipment is provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. You are welcome to bring your own work gloves and hydration. Events often have coffee and water provided. The time commitment is usually around 90 minutes. Children are welcome at volunteer opportunities, provided they are supervised. Refer to the "Contact" section of the website if you have questions about these volunteer projects.
