Volunteer Opportunities
We have an App for that
To find a park and to evaluate a park anytime anywhere, we have a free app for iphones and Androids. See http://anchorageparkfoundation.org/index.htm for more information and web address for your free park locator and evaluator app.
The Report Cards have been completed and will tell us how we did, and what still needs to be done. Many volunteers helped us grade over 50 parks again this year. The results are being evaluated for a new look at parks. We'll be accepting reports through the new smartphone apps for a look at what's happening year-round in any park. We can't be everywhere, so if you see something that you like, or don't like, send it to us.
2011 Staff and Volunteers Working Together
2011 was a great year to be involved with Parks and Recreation. As Volunteer Coordinators, we were honored to work through a season that more than ever saw staff supporting volunteers and volunteers supporting staff in a fantastic partnership. Where should we start? Well, Parks and Recreation thanks Robin Eshleman, a MAST volunteer, for keeping our office running. The Volunteer Program owes a lot to her. We also want to acknowledge Pam Bogue, who launders all those volunteer gloves and vests, often on her own time. We have Horticulture staff who have helped volunteers with their adopted parks and gardens with training and support. We have volunteers who have helped Horticulture staff with maintenance and reporting. Parks and Recreation provided staff hours to work with volunteers from companies and organizations who sent people on company time. Recreations staff have benefited from volutneers in the Recreation Centers and at events, and volunteers have been assisted in providing programs at Recreation Centers by staff. All together, we have an amazing number of hours of volunteerism and partnering. We're just beginning to count up all the hours now. If you volunteered in our parks, send us in a report of your hours.
We'd like to thank all of you who adopted trails, parks, and gardens in 2011. You are our silent volunteers, and we salute your tender loving care. Staff benefitted from you being there to help and let us know what you saw.
Graffiti Busters, Trail Watch, & Volunteens - you rock!
Be sure to Like us on Facebook and tell your story of volunteering in 2011. The page was created in Facebook with volunteers in mind. Send us your reports and concerns, post your photos, or ask questions about Anchorage parks and programs.
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
We have lots of new opportunities for volunteering in 2011-2012. Whether you have many hours to share or only one hour, we would love to hear from you. One person can make a difference!
Register to volunteeer by e-mailing or calling our Volunteer Coordinators. Email parkrecvolunteer@muni.org
Recreation programs:If you have a talent you'd like to share, consider teaching or helping in the office at one of our Recreation Centers. To volunteer to teach a class, help with little swimmers, or share your passion and talent for sports with Anchorage youth, call Abbey at 343-4121 or email hardingas@muni.org. Some volunteer opportunities may require a background check.
Graffiti Busters- We're getting ready to clean up Anchorage parks & trails. Studies show cleaning more often slows down vandalism. Call or email Abbey or Christine for more information or to sign up.
Park Volunteer - If you are a group leader setting up service time for your group, call us now so we can plan to maximize the time you spend and the work we need done. Email Christine geisct@muni.org or call 343-4587; email Abbey at hardingas@muni.org or call 343-4121.
For any questions or information, email parkrecvolunteer@muni.org
Volunteer Programs
Below are some of our Volunteer Program Opportunities: