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.

East Potomac Golf Links (Google Maps)

Free Lesson Friday Presented by Chevron | Friday, July 18, 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 the Free Lesson Friday website for 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 4:30-7:30pm to assist with event set-up, execution, and breakdown.

Rock Creek Park Golf Course (Google Maps)

Weekly Habitat Restoration

Join the NLT Rock Creek Restoration Team, led by NLT Habitat Restoration Specialist Brian Wright and other Weed Warrior leaders, every Friday morning regular work hours. You will help the team with invasive plant removal 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.

 

Langston Golf Course (Google Maps)

Free Lesson Friday Presented by Chevron | Friday, June 20, 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 the Free Lesson Friday website for 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 4:30-7:30pm to assist with event set-up, execution, and breakdown.

 

Weekly Habitat Restoration

Join the NLT Habitat Restoration Team, led by Brian Wright, NLT’s Habitat Restoration Specialist, on Tuesday mornings this summer for regular habitat restoration work hours. You will help us with invasive plant removal 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. Please layer appropriately for the weather - noting that long pants and sleeves, tall socks, sturdy shoes, a water bottle, and a hat are musts.

  • Dates:

    • Tuesday mornings beginning June 17

    • Full list of dates - June 17 & 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

    • 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 - Volunteers will meet Brian and Andrew by the adirondack chairs at the Langston Clubhouse. If you are interested, please email both Andrew Szunyog (aszunyog@nationallinkstrust.com) and Brian Wright (shanshuiteas@icloud.com). 

Habitat Restoration with the Anacostia Watershed Society

 We will be taking a break for the next few months from our volunteer restoration efforts with AWS. Please consider joining us on Tuesday mornings for exclusive work with the NLT Habitat Restoration team. More information in the opportunity above.

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.