Volunteer Opportunities

NLT Release and Waiver of Liability

Prior to participating in volunteer events, all volunteers must complete a Release and Waiver of Liability. Use the button below to fill out this waiver.

Group 'Day of Service' Volunteer EVENTS

National Links Trust welcomes volunteer groups for one-time service projects throughout our three Washington, DC golf facilities - Rock Creek Park Golf, Langston Golf Course, and East Potomac Golf Links. Projects may include Habitat Restoration (Invasive Plant Removal or Native Species Plantings), Trash Clean-up, or Driving Range Clean-up. These projects help make a difference at our facilities and in the community!

More details:

  • The projects listed within this form are designed for groups up to 30 volunteers, depending on the activity. If your group is larger than 30, we may need to split them into multiple groups with projects at different locations or time frames. For groups smaller than 5, please see our running list of on-going volunteer events to find the opportunity that works best for your group.

  • Project times are during the weekday from 9am - 4pm and are usually 2-3 hours in length. Weekends maybe available on a limited, case-by-case basis depending on size, golf course and time of day.

  • Please complete the form linked below at least 3-4 weeks prior to your preferred project date. 

Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Andrew Szunyog at aszunyog@nationallinkstrust.com with any questions.

UPCOMING Volunteer Events

If you are interested in volunteering in these events, please be sure to register for each individual event by clicking on the provided link.

Rock Creek Park Golf Course (Google Maps)

Golf Ball Wrangle and Trash Cleanup
Saturday, May 17th from 2:00-5:00pm

Just two months ago we hosted a golf ball and trash wrangle and removed more than 7,000 golf balls (or over 800lbs of plastic) from the golf course. A local company will buy the used, playable golf balls at $.10/ball but will only come and get them if we meet the minimum requirement of at least 10,000 balls. So, we are organizing another golf ball wrangle event to meet our minimum requirement, with the funds supporting on-going sustainability initiatives across the three courses - including purchasing equipment and native vegetation for restoration efforts at Rock Creek Park Golf.
 
Event Details:

  • Volunteers may keep as many golf balls as they find. The rest will be sorted into two piles: 1) balls in good condition that can be sold at $.10/ball, and 2) balls in poor or unusable condition that will be recycled through our grant program.

  • Volunteers can come and go during the event, there is no requirement to stay the entire time. We ask all volunteers to check in and check out before leaving to track service hours and collect borrowed equipment.

  • Some equipment will be provided (gloves, trash bags, trash grabbers, spare golf clubs to dig out golf balls) but we are asking all volunteers to bring their own golf ball shag bags and collection buckets and barrels (think 5-gallon buckets). We do not have enough buckets and barrels to accommodate the expected volunteers.

  • All volunteers are required to REGISTER beforehand and complete the NLT Waiver to participate.

  • This is a great volunteer opportunity for students to earn volunteer service hours so please bring all required paperwork to document service hours.

  • Please email me (aszunyog@nationallinkstrust.com) with any questions.

 

 
Weekly Habitat Restoration & Invasive Vegetation Removal
- Updated Schedule -

Join the NLT Rock Creek Restoration Team, led by NPS Weed Warriors, every Friday for morning work hours. The team will be removing invasive plants from natural areas of the course slated for ongoing volunteer-driven maintenance. Gloves and tools will be provided, or bring your own if you have them. Long pants and sleeves, sturdy shoes, a water bottle, and a hat are musts. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

  • Dates:

  • Time: 7:30-10:00am

    • Attendance is flexible to meet the needs of your busy schedule. Come and go as needed, even if you must arrive late or leave early.

  • Meeting Place - Groups will meet in the golf course parking lot. Anyone arriving late should contact the volunteer leader, Brian Wright, directly.

  • Contact: Brian Wright (202) 258-5280

Langston Golf Course (Google Maps)

Free Lesson Friday Presented by Chevron
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5:00-7:00pm

Free Lesson Friday is a monthly community event featuring free golf instruction for all ages and abilities from PlayDCGolf Academy Instructors. The event will rotate between Langston Golf Course and East Potomac Golf Links throughout the summer, ending in September. All equipment is provided, and no experience is needed to participate. Registration is not required, but is recommended so we have an idea of the number of attendees to expect. Please visit theFree Lesson Friday websitefor the full event schedule, for additional event information and to register.

  • Volunteer help is needed! Anyone interested in helping should send an email to aszunyog@nationallinkstrust.com with “Free Lesson Friday volunteer” in the subject line.

We need 5-7 volunteers per Free Lesson Friday event to ensure participants can have the best experience possible. Volunteers will help with registration and event logistics and will not be asked to provide instruction to attendees.

  • Volunteers are needed from 4:00-7:30pm to assist with event logistics and will not be asked to provide instruction to attendees.

 

Habitat Restoration with the Anacostia Watershed Society
Join NLT and the Anacostia Watershed Society in removing invasive vegetation and trash from the designated volunteer restoration area along the 10th hole of Langston Golf Course. These removal events are the foundation of our restoration work and they will ultimately guide our long-term rehabilitation plan. These events are also a great way to get some exercise, relieve some stress, and meet and engage with fellow municipal golf enthusiasts and environmental stewards. More details on the event will come from the Anacostia Watershed Society before the event. We hope to see you there!

  • AWS Earth Day Trash Clean-up

  • Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

  • Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

  • Registration Link

 

Volunteer Captains Dave and Louis recruiting volunteers at East Potomac Golf Links.

Become a Volunteer Captain

We are looking for individuals with experience and availability to help lead regular volunteer events at all three of our courses. If you are interested in becoming a National Links Trust Volunteer Captain please fill out this Google form so we can learn more about your strengths and experience.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact NLT Volunteer Coordinator Andrew Szunyog at aszunyog@nationallinkstrust.com.