Volunteer Opportunities Join the Fun...Volunteer! In 2007, 2,729 individuals contributed 46,386.50 hours of volunteer service to the ACC Department of Leisure Services. Every day volunteers can be found throughout the department sharing their time, expertise, and energy. The following events/programs will need the assistance of volunteers to be successful. Please review the list and contact the listed number for more information. Spend your leisure time with Leisure Services - volunteer! Trail Guide Training Join us for a fun morning to learn how to lead elementary- aged children on trail hikes through the nature center trails. Trail walks for the schools begin in mid-August and occur Tuesday - Friday from 9:30 –11:30 a.m. Ages: 18 years and older Dates: Saturday, August 23, Thursday, August 28, Friday, August 29. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: ENSAT, Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: Please call (706) 613-3615 x0 to pre-register. Fee: Free Volunteer Orientation From helping with field study programs to working at the front desk -- discover the many things you can do by volunteering with the Natural Resources Division. Pre-registration required. Ages: 18 years and older Dates: Saturday, September 6 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: ENSAT, Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: Please call (706) 613-3615 x227 to pre-register. Fee: Free Trail Keepers The Athens-Clarke County Department of Leisure Services’ Natural Resources Division is recruiting volunteers for its Trail Keepers program. Sandy Creek Nature Center, Sandy Creek Park, and the Greenways and Riverside Parks feature more than 15 miles of trails through thousands of acres of wetlands, woodlands, and upland forests. These trails need constant care and upkeep to keep them in good shape for everyone to enjoy. Citizens can help by adopting a trail. The Trail Keepers program is designed for individuals, groups, or families. Interested parties adopt a trail for 6 months and commit to walk the trail at least once each month, performing any necessary light maintenance. Training and tools provided. Volunteers will be recognized for their commitment our local natural resources and receive a Trail Keepers patch. This is a great opportunity to work together in the outdoors on a project that benefits some of Athens-Clarke County’s most popular natural areas. Not a huge commitment, just a day in the woods each month. Contact Janice Denney, Volunteer Coordinator at 706-613-3615, ext. 227 for more information or to sign-up and adopt your favorite trailwoods each month. Soccer Coaches A co-ed recreational league designed for players to learn and develop Fundamental soccer skills. Ages: Micro (Under 6), PeeWee (Under 8), Mites (Under 10), Midgets (Under 12), Junior (Under 14) and Senior (Under 16). Midget, Junior and Senior divisions may play teams from surrounding counties. All teams coached by volunteers. Team jersey provided. Ages: 4-16 Program Date: August 25 – October 16 Game Days: Tuesday’s and/or Thursday’s Game Times: 6:00p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Game Location: Southeast Clarke Park 706-613-3871 Coaches Training: Saturday, August 23, 2008; 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. at East Athens Community Center Volunteer Coaches: Contact (706) 613-3871 or 706-613-3589 if you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach. Click here for the Coach's Application Form. Click here for information about the background check required for coaches. Homework Helper/Afterschool Program Volunteer (resumes in August) Volunteers are needed to assist school aged children with their homework assignments and other planned activities at various Leisure Services facilities, including Broadacres, Parkview, and Rocksprings Neighborhood Centers and Lay Park Volunteers are asked to commit to working one day a week, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays. This is an ideal volunteer activity for an education major or anyone interested in working with children! Call (706) 613-3602 for details about the Homework Helper program at the neighborhood centers or (706) 613-3596 for information regarding volunteering at Lay Park's Afterschool Program. Natural Resources Volunteer Workday Join us for work days at one of our many facilities including Sandy Creek Park, Greenway, and Sandy Creek Nature Center. Lend a hand in beautifcation projects that make the Athens community better. Regular volunteer work days take place the second Saturday of every month. Ages: All ages welcome (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Dates: September 13, October 11, November 8 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Registration: Please pre-register by calling (706) 613-3615, ext. 227 Athens Creative Theatre Volunteer Ushers You don't have to be on stage to be part of the show...become a volunteer usher! Athens Creative Theatre needs volunteers to usher and sell concessions at its productions throughout the year. Shows are presented at either the Morton Theatre or at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park. Call (706) 613-3628 and have your name added to the volunteer usher list. Training provided. Animal Caretaker Orientation Do you love working with animals? Then Leisure Services can use you! Volunteers play an important role in caring for the critters who call Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail and Sandy Creek Nature Center home. Volunteer to help care for the critters at SCNC. Orientation will give volunteers a general overview of duties and will be followed by animal care training. Ages: 18 and up Program Date: Saturday, September 13 Time: 3pm-4pm Location: SCNC, ENSAT building Registration: Pre-registration required. Fee: Free Call today for more information! Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail at (706) 613-3616 or Sandy Creek Nature Center at (706) 613-3615 for details. Disc Golf Volunteer Work Days Do you have a group or organization that needs a project? Or do you just want to help keep the Sandy Creek Park Disc Golf course in great condition? If so, please join us for a work day and earn hours towards a season pass and commemorative disc! Please call to preregister. We’ll provide the tools; you bring a water bottle and gloves if you have them. Ages: Adults Program Dates: Third Saturday of the month, September 20, October 18, November 15 Program Times: 9am Location: Sandy Creek Park. Registration: Call (706) 613-3615 X 227 for info Fee: Free Rivers Alive Join locally to help with this statewide river clean-up. Volunteers will remove trash from our counties most valuable water source: The Oconee River. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Bring water bottles and gloves if you have them. Ages: Families Program Dates: Saturday, October 4 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: Dudley Park Registration: Call (706)613-3615 X 227 for info Fee: Free Morton Theatre Troupers Volunteer at Athens' Historic Showplace! Become a Morton Theatre Trouper! The Morton Theatre needs volunteer ushers for the many theatrical productions taking place at the facility! Volunteer at this locally designated historic landmark and enjoy some of the best theatre in town! Click here to become a Morton Theatre Trouper or call (706) 613-3770. See also: Coach's Packet

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