Volunteering
with Indianola Parks and Recreation
Each year we depend on hundreds of
volunteers donating thousands of hours to assist us with our programs
and events, as well as with community beautification. Volunteers
are a very important part of our operation, and we would highly
encourage people to contribute to our community in this capacity.
We have listed current areas for volunteering below; other opportunities
may be available.
All you need is the desire and
willingness to help - we will provide any necessary training. If
you already have special skills or training which could be utilized by
our organization, we'd love to hear from you as well.
One-Time Volunteer Projects
Need a service project for your youth
group or scout troop? We have identified several one-time outdoor
volunteer projects that can be done in as little as 1-4 hours depending
on the size of your group. From planting flowers, mulching
and weed whipping, to waxing the Aquatic Center water slide or painting
park shelters, your group can help keep Indianola Parks beautiful
while having fun together.
Volunteers will be recognized in our
publications and on the Parks and Rec website. Call 961-9420 or
email us for details or to set up a date.
| Tree Mulching |
2-4 Hours |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Water Slide Waxing |
3-4 Hours |
Fall or Spring |
| Painting - Shelter |
1/2 -
Full Day |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Sand/Mulch Raking |
1-3 Hours |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Weed Whipping |
1-3 Hours |
Summer |
| Flower Planting |
1-3 Hours |
Spring |
Sports/Recreation Volunteer Opportunities
Youth Sports Coaches and Assistant
Coaches
Our soccer, t-ball, softball, volleyball, and basketball programs
are all staffed with volunteer coaches. We look for
enthusiastic adults who enjoy working with children. Your
assistance helps us maintain quality programs at affordable prices.
Special Events Help with the Hershey Track Meet, Flashlight
Egg Hunt, Spring Fun Fest, Fall Children's Costume Party and Parade,
Outdoor Movie Nights, Club Wet Pool Parties, and Early Out Activities.
Balloons N Toons Help with the Activities Booth and
Display Booth at this annual summer event.
North Pole Calls Each December, Parks and Rec sets up
a special hotline with the North Pole.
Interested in any of these sports or recreation volunteer opportunities?
We'd love to talk to you. Call or
email us.
Parks/Horticulture Volunteer
Opportunities
Greenhouse Help with transplanting,
March-April
Time Commitment: 1 hr and up
Spring Planting Plant annual
flowers at Buxton and Sesquicentennial Parks, mid-May.
Time
Commitment: 1 hr and up.
Arbor Day Tree Planting Help is needed to plan and organize
tree-planting projects for the 2008 Arbor Day Celebration.
Time Commitment: 1 hr and up.
Adopt-a-Flowerbed Contract to plant and
provide routine care of a flowerbed from mid-May thru Oct. Flowers
are provided. Groups and individuals are encouraged to apply.
A limited number of beds are available.
Time commitment: 1
hr/wk.
Fall Cleanup Help get Buxton and
Sesquicentennial Parks ready for winter by cleaning up annual beds and
leaf raking. Time commitment: 2 hrs and up.
Indianola Tree Committee Be involved in
keeping Indianola green by joining the Indianola Tree Committee.
This group recognizes the importance of trees to the environmental
quality and economic vitality of our city by encouraging tree planting
and education through various tree-planting activities. Meetings
are held quarterly, more often if needed.
Contact Cathy Nutting at 961-9425 or by
email for more information about these horticulture volunteering
opportunities.
Senior Center Volunteer
Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities abound at the
Indianola Senior Center! We would welcome your help with our
special events as well as daily activities! Volunteers are needed
in the following areas:
•Assistance with set-up of tables for regular and special events
•Assistance with special activities (helping in the kitchen, serving
food, and so on)
•Entertainment
•Escorts for day trips
•Data entry
•Leaders for new activities- we're always looking for people who are
willing to share their skills with others
•Assistance with promotion of the Senior Center and it's activities
•Assistance with fundraising activities
•Posting Senior Center Activity Flyers at different locations in
Indianola
Please call 961-9420 or stop by the Activity Center for more
information or to volunteer at the Senior Center.
