Volunteers in Parks Program
Why Volunteer?
For You, you will get to...
• Enjoy our properties
• Try new things
• Get to know staff and patrons
• Spend volunteer time with family or friend
• Share your expertise
For Us, you will be...
• Supporting existing staff projects/programs
• Helping build ties with our community
• Promoting stewardship in parks
• Extending our services
• Developing skills for future employment
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What Makes a Successful Volunteer?
• Ability to take initiative
• Dependability
• Skills appropriate to the volunteer position
• Flexibility
• Availability
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How Do You Get Started? Five easy steps to becoming a VIP…
1. Complete the Volunteers in Parks Interest Form.
2. Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator and discuss details about the opportunities you are interested in.
3. Review the VIP Handbook.
4. Create an Action Plan and be realistic about what you can accomplish.
5. Provide exceptional patron service.
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What Should You Expect?
• To be given worthwhile volunteer jobs.
• To be kept informed and up to date.
• To be trusted to do your job the best way you know how.
• To be trained and supervised in a supportive and positive environment.
• To be given feedback in the appropriate way using the proper methods.
• To be given recognition.
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What Can You Do?
At the Gamber Center
• Reception Desk
• Greeter
• Instructor
• Bistro Attendant
• Kitchen Assistant
• Fitness Room Attendant
• Custodial Assistant
Athletics
• Coach
• Assistant Coach
• Score Keeper
• Site Supervisor
Itty Bitty / Pee Wee / Instructional Programs
• Station Leader
• Check-in & Set-Up
• Instructor
• Instructor’s Assistant
Special Events
• Set-Up
• Clean-Up
• Parking Attendant
• Gate Attendant
• Special Guest Attendant
• Poster / Flyer Distribution
Main Office / LPCC / HPCC
• Administrative Assistant
• Custodial Assistant
• Gym / Weight Room Attendant
Parks / Cemetery
• Grounds Maintenance
Camp Summit / Teen Factor
• Field Trip Attendant
• Administrative Assistant
Other opportunities are available seasonally.
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Current Volunteer Needs