From: City of Raleigh <raleighnc(a)info.raleighnc.gov> Subject: August Newsletter for Volunteer Program To: cac-chair(a)eastraleigh.org Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 11:00 AM August Newsletter for Volunteer Program Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.Volunteer Program NewsletterAugust -  2014 Welcome New Adopt-A-Park Volunteers We would like to give a big welcome to our three new Adopt-A-Park volunteers and groups. Thank you for your commitment to the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, and we look forward to having you volunteer!Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation (CAHEC) adopted Optimist ParkMike Young Realtor adopted Neuse River Greenway SegmentSian Brown adopted Carolina Pines Dog Park Become an ESL volunteerThe English as a Second Language (ESL) Program welcomes people from all backgrounds to participate in classes, activities, and events that celebrate the diversity of our city. As part of the program, free classes are taught to adults by volunteer instructors. This volunteer opportunity offers a chance for passionate individuals to make a difference in their community. To become a volunteer ESL instructor, you can have any level of teaching experience. Instructors are expected to attend orientation and trainings as well as commit to at least one six week class session. For more information about the program or to apply to be an instructor, visit the ESL volunteer webpage. NCRPA Visa Check CardThe NCRPA Visa check card was created exclusively by the Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGCFU) for volunteers and employees of parks and recreation departments across North Carolina. As an volunteer with a local government parks and recreation department in North Carolina, you are eligible to join LGFCU. With every purchase you make with your card, LGFCU donates 50% of its share of the net merchant's fee to NCRPA. The card costs you nothing to use. Interested individuals can learn more information by visiting the NCRPA webpage. August V.I.Ps Our volunteers in parks (VIPs) withstood the hot temperatures and humidity and completed volunteer projects at seven parks throughout the City. During the month of July, the department had 161 individuals volunteer over 260 hours. Thanks for your outstanding volunteer service to the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Online Volunteer Profile Make sure you stay up-to-date with the Volunteer Program. Create your volunteer profile today!Volunteer Opportunities Check out these upcoming volunteer opportunities and register now!Youth Cheerleading CoachYouth Baseball CoachYouth Fast Pitch Softball CoachYouth Football Chain CrewR. Andrews Learning Space Trail Maintenance at Walnut Creek Wetland CenterHistoric Method DayEastgate Fun DayGroup Projects Interested in coordinating a volunteer project for a group? Businesses, schools, churches and organizations are encouraged to contribute their time, talent and resources to our City Parks! Contact us to set up your personalized group volunteer project.  Volunteer Testimonials"Thank you to your dynamic friendly team.  We were thrilled and honored to be part of such an event. The Gambian community in this great city look forward to working with you anytime once the opportunity avails.""Our group had a great time working with the City of Raleigh again this year! Thank you for hosting us and we look forward to working with you again!"We want to hear from you! Let us know your comments and suggestions by completing our Volunteer Survey. Name that Raleigh Park Do you know the name of this City of Raleigh Park? Submit your answer! Did you guess right? July's Name that Park was Pullen Park! Congratulations to the 12 volunteers who successfully identified Pullen Park. Visit the Volunteer Webpage for more information. Questions or comments? Contact Ashley Deans at ashley.deans(a)raleighnc.gov or 919-996-4810.  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