Volunteer Resources
Thank you!
Thank you for volunteering with the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes! It’s because of your hard work and dedication that we can support the Park in so many ways.
VIP Handbook
The VIP Handbook is a great resource for all volunteers. You can find important general information along with contact details for program managers and Friends leadership.
Organization Chart
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes organizational chart lists the primary contacts for our programs committees and is a good tool to help get to know more about the Friends.
Safety Report
Volunteers are the eyes of the Park. If you observe a safety concern please visit the SAFETY REPORT page to fill out a report.
Visitors Pass
As a Friends volunteer, you are registered as a volunteer with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Volunteers who need an annual pass to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to do their volunteer work, should request one at the Visitor Center after reporting volunteer hours for at least one month.
Emergency Contacts
Laura Ann Johnson
Lauraann@friendsofsleepingbear.org
231-882-6981
Leelanau County Non-Emergency Dispatch
231-256-8800
Benzie County Non-Emergency Dispatch
231-882-4487
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
231 326-4700
Join us on Facebook!
Share your experiences, post pictures and give advice on volunteering in the Park when you join our exclusive Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Volunteer Facebook group. This closed group is a great way to make connections with other like-minded folks who share your love and devotion to your National Lakeshore.
Click on the Facebook logo or use this link to join the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Volunteer Group!
We want to hear from you! If you have any questions or need support, please contact Amy Selleck, Volunteer Recruiting Coordinator, at amy@friendsofsleepingbear.org.
If you have ideas for new programs, fundraising opportunities, community events or ways to improve our volunteer work in the Park, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Laura Ann Johnson at lauraann@friendsorsleepingbeardunes. She’ll review your ideas and share them with the Board for consideration.