Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Fun...Volunteer!
In 2008, 2,829 individuals contributed 82,725.6 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!
Hands on with Day: A Day of Service at Sandy Creek Park
HandsOn Northeast Georgia, a program of Community Connection will hold an event celebrating father's day with an organized day of service for families.
In cooperation with Sandy Creek Park, families can participate in projects that give families the opportunity to spend quality time together while helping the community. The projects being developed for this day are youth (5+) and teen friendly and include various park beautification projects as well as cleaning-up the lake and trails.
HandsOn With Dad seeks to engage over 50 family volunteers in the day of service. The day starts projects at 10:00 followed by lunch provided by Mama’s Boy and Marti’s at Midday. Families can go to www.HandsOnNortheastGeorgia.org or call 706-353-1313 to learn more about the projects that are taking place on this day and to sign-up.
Trail Guide Training
Learn how to lead elementary-aged children on trail hikes
through the nature center trails. You only need to attend one training session. 18years and older; August 27, August 28, August 29, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. Please call 613-3615
x 227 to pre-register.
Homework Helper/Afterschool Program Volunteer 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.
Athens Creative Theatre Volunteer UshersYou 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.
Disc Golf Volunteer Work DaysDo 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, call (706) 613-3631 for details
Program Times: 9am
Location: Sandy Creek Park.
Registration: Call (706) 613-3615 X 227 for info
Fee: Free
Trail KeepersThe 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.
Morton Theatre TroupersVolunteer 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