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Examples of Volunteer Duties

  • Park Beautification: Weed flower beds, plant annuals, mulch beds, prune shrubs; clean up litter from throughout the park; assist with new projects as needed.

  • Programs: Assist with environmental education programs including weekend

  • programs such as bird walks, canoe trips, crafts, etc. as well as school programs on and off site and youth summer programs.

  • Park Operations: Assist with office operations such as providing information for park visitors, answering the phone, maintaining brochures, assisting with park displays.

  • Trail Maintenance: Assist with the maintenance of trails throughout the park and establishing new trails.

  • Park Events: Assist with special events held with-in the park and off-site such as Daffodil Festival, Celebrate Families, Paddle Jam, etc.

  • Construction Projects: Assist park staff with building projects throughout the park.

Some of the benefits of volunteering

  • Receive training and work experience for future employment or other volunteer opportunities.

  • Meet and work with many people.

  • Learn and develop new skills.

  • Help others.

  • Protect the environment.

  • Gain community awareness.

  • Fulfill interests.

  • Provide a public service.

Other Incentives:

  • T-Shirts (please wear while volunteering in the park)

  • Participation in Annual Volunteer Recognition Picnic

  • Award recognition according to number of cumulative hours worked in the park

  • Earn $5 off park services for every 25 hours volunteered in the park

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Explanation of Volunteer Process

1.   Applicant completes form which includes a criminal background check. These checks are performed on all parks and recreation volunteers who work with children or work around money and equipment. The screening process is not meant to be an invasion of privacy. It protects park visitors, our participants, county property.

2.   Applicant is interviewed and a discussion is held about positions they are interested in and opportunities available.

3.   Upon accepting the positions, the volunteer participates in an orientation program which explains policies, the incentive program, and park information.

4.   Volunteers are given the opportunity to complete evaluation forms at least once a year or upon leaving their position in the park.

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Last Update by D. R. Carter August 20, 2009