Volunteer Opportunities

The Falmouth Dog Park depends completely on volunteers to operate and maintain the park.  Below are listed a few ways that you can make a difference and help the people and dogs who use and depend on the Falmouth Dog Park.

Stewardship

The Falmouth Dog Park depends on a group of volunteers who donate their time to keep the park safe and clean for our canine and human visitors.  Each day, a Park Steward will visit the park and empty the waste containers and trash, sweep the concrete and bench areas, and insure that the park is clean.  This only takes about 15-20 minutes for each visit, and you can decide how many visits you make in a month.  Most Stewards volunteer for 1-2 days per month, but that is completely up to you.  

This is a vital function at the Park, and we are always looking for responsible people to help with this aspect of running a first-class Dog Park.  If you can help, we would appreciate it. 

Publicity

One of the primary ways we tell the public about dog park events is through posters.  In addition, we also use posters to promote the park.  We make about 3-4 general information posters, plus posters for our 5-6 events during the year.  Posters are emailed to volunters, who print and distribute the posters to businesses and public bulletin boards in Falmouth and surrounding towns.  We are always looking for volunteers that can take responsibility for 3-5 locations.

Events

The Falmouth Dog Park hosts several events during the year.  Some of these events are to raise funds to support the park.  Others are to promote awareness of the park.  Volunteers work a few hours to staff an information table, answer questions about the park, and sell merchandise.

Park Maintenance

We are always looking for people to help rake leaves, cut grass, trim around the fence and trees, wash off bubblers, rake the sand pits, weed inside the fenced area, rake and re-distribute peastones, and pick up trash.

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Please Help! - Volunteer to be a Steward.

Our Stewards are the lifeblood of the Park.  Each month, a group of volunteers agrees to visit the part on an assigned day to empty the trash and to police the park for waste that dog owners have failed to pick up.  It only takes about 15 minutes.  Each month, our Stewards receive an on-line calendar that they can use to sign-up for one or two days during the following month.  On their day, they simply go to the park and perform their duties. And, many of our Stewards take their dogs to the Park during their service, so you are helping both the Park and your furry friend.  We desperately need more volunteers.  Please call Barb Schneider at (508) 331-2929‬ to get started. It is very rewarding to know that you play a vital role in keeping the park clean, safe, and one of the best-run parks on Cape Cod.

What it takes to be a Steward.

Thanks to Falmouth Community TV for putting together our latest PSA, and to the Stewards who work so hard to keep the park clean and safe.  If you have 15 minutes a month to give your time to the dog park as a Steward, please call Barb Schneider at 508-331-2929.

Meet the Stewards

Our Stewards visit the park daily to keep the park safe and clean for our visitors.  Click on a picture for a closer view.  
If you have 15 minutes a month to help with this effort, we would love to include you in this group. 

Thanks!

Let’s give a Great BIG THANKS

Each year it takes a village to get the dog park spruced up, fully operational and ready for the thousands of visitors that pass through the gates. 

We want to acknowledge those who helped make the park look extra good this year. Please make a point of saying thank you to these members of the community:

Dave Costa of DMC Plumbing

Bill Witter of Witter Concrete

No Bull Landscaping

Sandy Cuny of Cuny Landscaping

Nutro Dog Food

Members of the Falmouth Jewish Congregation

The Town of Falmouth DPW
Our stewards - Frank Alfano, Lisa Canavan, Carole Dembkowski, Frank Fernino, Ursula Garfield, Dick Graves, Helen Kennedy, Pattie Malone, Joanne Mayne, Vera Pavel, Pamela Rothstein, Barbara Stephens, Ellen and Mike Sullivan, and Gary Schneider!

Larry Friel

Nantucket Sheds and Jim Smith of North Falmouth

All those who pick up a broom, or a rake and help keep things in shape

TD Bank for welcoming us into the Affinity Program so we earn money while you save or maintain a checking account! 

And to all of you who welcome newcomers to the park and teach them how to use the facility safely and appropriately!