Volunteer Program

Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department

Adult Volunteer Program

The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department is committed to community citizen’s participation in maintaining and enhancement of services. 

The volunteer program is designed to encourage community members to volunteer by assisting staff as team members.  Volunteers can supplement present services; encourage civic pride and community involvement.

Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department Mission Statement is “To continue to create and preserve quality parks and recreation opportunities serving people of all ages and interests, that positively affect the community and enrich life”

Through volunteer experiences you can join us in our mission to

* Provide Recreational Experiences
* Strengthen Community Image
* Strengthen Safety and Security
* Promote Health and Wellness
* Create Community
* Foster Human Development
* Increase Cultural Unity
* Protect Environmental Resources

Benefits to our Volunteers

* Gain valuable work experience
* Learn new skills
* Explore career possibilities
* Receive personal satisfaction
* Improve communication skills
* Participant in community issues
* Be a role model to youth
* Share of your talents
* Secure job references
* Make new friends
* Make a positive difference
* Demonstrate leadership
* Receive personal pride and fulfillment

Become a Volunteer Today!

Volunteer Opportunities

Special Events

Special events are held year round in Douglas County.  Assistance is needed with set-up, clean-up, and working the event.

February:           Father/Daughter Dance
April:                  Tot Egg Hunt
May - August:   Summer Concerts in the Park
June:                 Fishing Derby
October:            Pumpkin Run

Kid’s Club

Kid’s Club is a before and after school program for children in Kindergarten through sixth grade.  Volunteers will assist with preparing for activities, homework assistance, and interacting with participants in arts & crafts and games.

School-year
AM Kids Club - 6:45 - 8:45am
PM Kids Club - 2:45 - 6:00pm

Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp offers children a variety of activities each day including field trips, arts and crafts, games and creative centers.  Volunteers will assist with preparing activities, assisting the recreation staff and interacting with the participants.

December:  Winter Break
April:   Spring Break
June - August:  Summer Break

Sports

The youth & adult sports programs promote health and wellness, reduces stress, fosters teamwork, develops skills, instill sportsmanship. Volunteers are needed for coaching teams, officiating games, scorekeeping games and as gym monitors.

September - November: Youth Flag Football League
January - March:  Youth Basketball League
April - May:   Volleyball League
July:    Wiffleball Tournament
May & August:  Adult Softball Tournament

Clerical Assistance

Assist the Parks & Recreation staff with typing, filing, computer projects, flyers and other clerical duties.

Year-round:  Lampe Park Office