From: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources - Programs <ParksRecreation(a)info.raleighnc.gov> Subject: Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources To: cac-chair(a)eastraleigh.org Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 3:08 PM Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | Volunteer Programs     Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities From Pumpkin Festivals and Spooktacular Carnivals to Park Beautification projects, the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department has several fun volunteer opportunities this Fall. For more information and to register, click on the volunteer events below. Spooktacular Volunteers are needed at Green Road Community Center each Friday afternoon September 26 thru October 24 from 3pm-6pm. You will be able to assist with planning and organizing games, arts and crafts projects, and event marketing. Volunteers will also be needed on Monday, October 27 from 2pm-9pm to assist with Spooktacular's onsite registration, event set up/clean up, leading and facilitating games/activities, and distributing door prizes and candy. You must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer. Festival in Motion The Festival in Motion at Walnut Creek Wetland Center creates a lively event that brings together lots of people for free, community fun in a naturally beautiful area of our city. If you like to get out in nature and experience the inner workings of a community event, we'd love your help! Sign-up today to be a Volunteer at the Festival in Motion on Saturday, September 27.   Fall Festival Join us for a Fall Festival at Chavis Community Center on Thursday, October 16th. This special event is an evening filled with scary, fun carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts activities, and treats. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up of activities, supervise activities, and break down and clean up after event. You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer. Pumpkin Fest Celebrate Fall and pumpkins at our annual Pumpkin Fest at Barwell Road Community Center. At this year's festival, pumpkins will come alive through your favorite carnival games, crafts, and more. Event is for children ages 10 and younger. Volunteers are needed to assist with event set up/clean up, running games and activities, and interacting with children. You must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer.   Tony Hawk's Get Rad for Ray Tony Hawk's Get Rad for Ray fundraiser event will be held on Saturday, October 18 at Marsh Creek Skate Park. Volunteers will be needed to assist with registering participants for the skateboarding clinic, and providing directions and other information to participants. As a volunteer, you will NOT be guaranteed to meet Tony Hawk. All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Eastgate Fun Day Join us for the Eastgate Fun Day on Saturday, October 18 from 12pm-4pm! Volunteers are needed to assist with this fun filled neighborhood festival that helps bring neighbors together for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Duties include set up/clean up, assisting with arts/crafts and games, and other festival logistics. You must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer.   Boo Bash This year's Boo Bash will be held on Friday, October 24 at Lake Lynn Community Center. This special event will include ghastling games, spooktacular activties, fang-tastic crafts, trunk-or-treating, and a spooky bus featuring haunted stories. Kids of all ages are invited to this ex-FEAR-ience. Volunteers are needed to hand out candy, lead games, assist with the spooky bus, trunk or treats, and arts/crafts. You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.   Fallon Park Beautification Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 9am-12pm for a park clean-up at Fallon Park. The park clean up will include removal of invasives and litter pick up. To participate, you must wear loose, comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. A hat and sunglasses is also recommended. Parks staff will provide gloves and all tools/supplies for project. Clean up will take place RAIN or SHINE. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.   Haunted Mordecai Festival The Haunted Mordecai Festival will take place at Mordecai Historic Park on Saturday, October 25. This event is free and family-friendly. We have crafts, games, music, a bounce house, face painting, and costume contests on our lawn at Mordecai Historic Park. Volunteers will be needed to assist with crafts, games, greeting patrons, and other duties. You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.   Specialized Recreation Halloween Dance The Specialized Recreation Halloween Dance will take place on Saturday, October 25 at Green Road Community Center from 5:30-10:00pm. This fun-filled evening is for individuals with disabilities to show off their costumes and dance. We are seeking 75 teen volunteers to assist with event set up and clean up, assisting, dancing, and interacting with participants. You must be in high school to volunteer.   Twick or Tweat Calling all volunteers!!! We need your help with this year's Twick or Tweak Halloween Carnival. This special event will take place on Monday, October 27 at Laurel Hills Community Center. Volunteers are needed to assist with event set up/clean up, and carnival style game stations. You must be at least 14 years old.   Haunted Halloween Join us at Peach Road Neighborhood Center on Halloween for the spookiest night of the year! Witches, ghosts, goblins and everyone else are welcome to participate in our child-friendly Halloween event with games and activities, prizes and more. Volunteers will be needed to assist with event set up/clean up, run activities such as Candy Pong, face painting, haunted obstacle and other games, and pass out candy. You must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer. Youth Fall Basketball Coach The Athletics Program is looking for individuals interested in being a volunteer youth coach for the upcoming winter season. Anyone that is interested in this opportunity and in making a difference in our participants’ lives now is your chance! Practices are a 1-2 day commitment before games begin, and once a week once games begin. Games can be one-two times a week and will be played at the community centers. You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer. Youth Football Chain Crew Volunteers will assist with practices/games and other assigned duties by site directors. All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and pass a background check before volunteering. Volunteers must be 16 years or older to participate.   Cemetery Watch Program Volunteers are needed to periodically walk through the cemetery, report vandalism and suspicious activity and pick up litter. To volunteer you must be at least 18 years of age. This volunteer opportunity is ongoing and flexible schedules are available for volunteers.  City of Raleigh  Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources  222 W. Hargett St.  Raleigh, NC 27601 This email was sent to cac-chair(a)eastraleigh.org using GovDelivery, on behalf of: City of Raleigh · 222 West Hargett St · Raleigh, NC 27601