Winter/Spring 2016 Volunteer Opportunities It s a new year and the Parks and Recreation Department are as busy as ever and looking for individuals and groups of volunteers to help with our many programs, events and sports leagues. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the events or programs listed below, please contact Colleen Mattaline at 636-639- 2088 or volunteer@wentzvillemo.org. All volunteers must submit to and pass a Background Check before volunteering for any events with children or seniors. Please contact us at least 14 business days before an event, so we can get the background check submitted and returned in plenty of time. **Please do not assume that we know you are coming, if you have not contacted me. Special Events Daddy s Little Sweetheart Shifts- Friday, FEB 5 5:30-8:30P o Looking for 5 volunteers o Set up, serve dinner, take photos, registration and clean up Saturday, FEB 6 5:30-8:30P o Looking for 5 volunteers o Set up, serve dinner, take photos, registration and clean up Trivia Night to benefit the Wentzville Sea Dragons Swim Team Friday, FEB 26 at Progress Park Center 6-10 pmo Need 10 Volunteers o Help with set up, judging, serving beer and being runners for guests o Must be at least 21 years old! Bunny Run 5k & Fun Run Saturday, MAR 19 at Rotary Park Shifts- 6:30-9:30A-Set up/registration o Need 4 Volunteers o Helping set up course route and registration table o Please dress for the weather 7-10A- Course Attendants o Need 6 Volunteers o Direct racers on course o Please dress for weather Easter EGGstravaganza Saturday, MAR 19 at Rotary Park 7-11A o Please dress for the weather Bone Hunt Saturday, MAR 19 at Rotary Park 11:30A-1P o Please dress for weather 1
Mission: Clean Stream Saturday, APR 2 at Rotary Park 8:00-1P o Need 6-8 volunteers o Please dress for weather Wentzville Days May 20-22-More info coming soon! July 4 th Parade Monday, July 4 at Wentzville Holt High School 7:45A-11A o Help park floats and other parade vehicles Liberty Fest Monday, July 4 at Progress Park 4P till after fireworks o Help with concessions, kids activities, and more Summer Camps Cheer Camp JUN 20-23 at Progress Park per night o Cheerleading knowledge and experience preferred Art Camp: Sketch JUL11-14 at Pearce Hall Art Camp: Painting JUN 13-16 at Pearce Hall Art Camp: Painting JUL 25-28 at Pearce Hall Art Camp: Cartooning JUN 27-30 at Pearce Hall Teen & Tween One-Day Programming H.O.P.P. Night Friday, MAR 11 at Progress Park Center 6:30-9:30 pm o Need 6 volunteers o Help set up the dance, watch the doors, registration, concessions and clean up 2
H.O.P.P. EGGstravaganza Friday, APR 1 at Progress Park Center 6:30-9:30 pm o Need 6 volunteers o Help set up the dance, watch the doors, registration, concessions and clean up H.O.P.P. Night Friday, MAY 13 at Progress Park Center 6:30-9:30 pm o Need 6 volunteers o Help set up the dance, watch the doors, registration, concessions and clean up American Red Cross Babysitting Sunday, JUNE 5 at Green Lantern 12:45-7 pm o Need 1 Volunteer o Help set up, assist instructor and clean up Youth One-Day Programming Bow Making Saturday, FEB 7 at Progress Park Conference Room 12:45-2:15p Secret Admirers Wednesday, FEB 10 at Progress Park Conference Room 5:45-8:45 P Valentine s Day Treats Thursday, FEB 11 at Progress Park Conference Room Easter Treats Tuesday, MAR 22 at Progress Park Conference Room Egg Decorating Wednesday, MAR 23 at Progress Park Conference Room Mother s Day Craft Thursday, MAY 5 at Progress Park Conference Room Father s Day Craft Wednesday, JUN 15 at Progress Park Conference Room Mother s Day Tea Sunday, MAY 1 at Progress Park Center 10:30-12:30P 3
Little Sprouts Tuesday, APR 5 at Progress Park Conference Room 5:45-8P St. Patrick s Day Treats Thursday, MAR 10 at Progress Park Conference Room 5:45-7:15P Pretty Princess Tuesday, FEB 23 at Progress Park Conference Room 5:45-7:15P Duct Tape Creations Saturday, MAR 26 at Progress Park Conference Room 10:15-11:45A Easy Bird Feeders Saturday, MAR 5 at Progress Park Conference Room 10:15-11:45A Preschool Fun Make it on Monday s Monday, FEB 1, MARCH 7, APRIL 4 at Progress Park Conference Room 6:15-7:30P First Art Wednesday, JAN 28, FEB 25, MAR 24, APR 28, MAY 26 at Progress Park Conference Room 6:15-7:15P Let s Get Messy Wednesday, FEB 17 at Progress Park Conference Room 6:15-7:30P Artsy Morning Fun Wednesday, JAN 6, FEB 3, MAR 2, APR 6, MAY 4 at Progress Park Conference Room 9:45-10:45A Artsy Evening Fun Wednesday, JAN 6, FEB 3, MAR 2, APR 6, MAY 4 at Progress Park Conference Room 5:45-6:45P Preschool Prom Sunday, MAY 15 at Progress Park Center 1:30-4:30P o Need 4 volunteers Oooey Gooey Art Saturday, MAR 26 at Progress Park Conference Room 8:45-10A 4
o Set up, assist with program and clean up Special Projects Easter Egg Stuffing Dates & Times dependent on volunteers Location-Progress Park Conference Room We are looking for individual and groups to come in and help stuff the 22,000 eggs with treats for our Easter EGGstavaganza Scheduled Times for Easter Egg stuffing Wednesday, FEB 24 at Progress Park Conference Room 5:30-7:30P Saturday, FEB 27 at Progress Park Conference Room 12-3P Sunday, FEB 28 at Progress Park Conference Room 4-7P Saturday, MAR 5 at Progress Park Conference Room 12-3P Sunday, MAR 6 at Progress Park Conference Room 4-7P Photographers/Videographers- The Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for amateur, semi-professional and professional Photographers & Videographers to capture our events, programs, sports and other happenings throughout the year. If you are going to be at an event or willing to volunteer your time, please contact us to get more information. Progress Park Greeter & Office Assistants These volunteers assist the staff with customer service, answering phones, filing and assisting with basic operations. These individuals are committed and may also be asked to participate in program planning, and help identify ways to better serve citizens at each of our facilities. We are looking for volunteers who can make either a short-term commitment (few weeks or a month) or a long-term commitment (several weeks or months) to this opportunity. Shifts- Monday-Friday o 8 am- 12 pm o 12 pm-4 pm o 4 pm- 8 pm Weekend shifts available upon request. 5
Park Volunteers Honeysuckle Removal Date & Time dependent on volunteers Location- Progress Park At this time, we are also looking for Master Gardeners who are willing to help spearhead projects and other gardening volunteer opportunities. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact our Horticulturist, Susan Maag at (636)639-2181. Helping Hands (Ages 10-16) Are you looking for a way to better the community you live in? Wentzville Parks and Recreation is offering a FREE volunteer program for youth. This once-a-month program will take place on the third Wednesday of every month. Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from the destination. W 4:30P JAN 20 Egg Stuffing Progress Park Conference Room W 4:30P FEB 17 Egg Stuffing Progress Park Conference Room W 4:30P MAR 16 Bunny Run Event Prep Progress Park Conference Room W 4:30P APR 20 Earth Day Project Location TBD W 4:30P MAY 18 Wentzville Days Event Prep Location TBD Thank you for giving your time to volunteer for the events and programs for the Parks and Recreation department. If you know of any groups or businesses looking for group opportunities, please have them contact me. If you have any questions on any event or program, please let me know. Colleen Mattaline, Special Events & Volunteer Manager (636) 639-2088 colleen.mattaline@wentzvillemo.org 6