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Volunteers in Parks Program

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Volunteering Opportunities

If you are interested in being a "Volunteer In Parks" complete the volunteer interest form below and be part of the fun. If you have additional questions please contact the volunteer coordinator Heath Harris at hharris@cityofls.net or call 816-969-1525.

2023

  • Bingo Caller:  Tuesdays at Gamber Community Center
  • Youth Instructional Classes: Saturdays at Harris Park Community Center
  • Summit Waves: May - August Dates and times flexible 
  • Fishing Derby:  Saturday, May 13, (10 am - 4 pm) at Legacy Park
  • Night Flight 5K:  Friday, June 9th at Legacy Park Amphitheater
  • Tour De Lakes: Saturday, June 24, (6 am - 2 pm) at Longview Community Center
  • Training Ride:  Saturday, May 8 (time TBA) at Aristocrat Motors
  • Legacy Blast:   Monday, July 3 (6:00 - 10:30) with a rain date of Wednesday, July 5 at Legacy Park
  • LPA Concerts:  (Dates TBA) 5 pm - 11 pm at Legacy Park Amphitheater 

 

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  • Volunteers in Parks Interest Form

Volunteering Questions and Answers

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

  • Ability to take initiative
  • Dependability
  • Skills appropriate to the volunteer position
  • Flexibility
  • Availability

  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.

  • 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.

At the Gamber Community Center

  • Reception Desk
  • Greeter
  • Instructor
  • 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.

Complete the Volunteers in Parks Interest Form

This form will be sent to the parks department to inform them of what areas you would like to volunteer.


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