VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

1.         Special events:  Events are held year-round in Simi Valley and Oak Park.  Assistance is needed with set-up, clean-up, and working during the event.  Examples of events include:

*        Arts and Crafts Fairs/Festivals (SV&OP) [Spring (March/April/May) and Fall (October)]
Help with information booth, face painting, crafts, vendors carrying merchandise.

*        Huck Finn Fishing Derby (SV) (one Saturday in late April or early May)
Help weigh fish, pass out rule sheets, tallying winners and congratulate kids.

*        Easter Egg Hunt:(OP) Saturday before Easter in Oak Park. Help with crafts and egg hunt, etc.

*        Street Fair (SV) (one Saturday in May) Work in the district booth passing out information about programs and classes.  Also, crafts for kids and other activities.

*        4^th of July Fireworks Show (SV) (July 4)  Help with set up, clean up and the event

*        Halloween Carnival (SV&OP)(October 31-Halloween night) Work in a game booth, snack bar, Trick or Treat Village, entertainment/attraction area, or registration.  Costumes are optional.

*        Veterans Day Event (SV)(Nov.11) Assist with set up, clean up, program distribution, seating.

*        Park Dedications (SV&OP): Vary during the year.

 

Remember, all events need assistance with set-up and clean-up.  Often, this is the most important assistance that is needed.  You may volunteer your services at any, or all, events.

 

2.         Recreation class aid:  Many of our classes can use teacher's aids.  Volunteers may help children as they learn new skills, make craft projects, or have fun at camp.  Opportunities are available to assist with most youth or special education classes.  Most classes are for a six week period.  Class ideas can include:

Alternative Rec.            Acting              History classes              Science camps & classes

Cooking                       Tennis              Crafts                           Cheerleading

Golf                              T-Ball               Basketball                    Senior (age 50+) programs

Teen Center                 Soccer             Spanish                        and much more...

 

3.         After School Clubs and Camps:  Assist in one of our 11 After School Clubs as a homework helper.  Help is also needed at Spring, Winter, and Summer Camps.

 

4.         Group projects:  Tell us the size and ages of your group, and we will design a project for you.  Examples include tree planting, Arroyo Simi cleanup, rock picking parties, flower planting, weed clearing and much more..

 

 5.         Special Olympics Practices:  Assist special needs athletes as they prepare for their Special Olympics competitions.  Volunteers are needed to help with bowling, and track and field.

 

* Bowling:                    Need volunteers Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm, at Brunswick Valley Bowl.

                                    Need 10 teens/adults.  Program is year-round with holiday breaks.

 

* Track and Field:        Practices are most Saturdays each month from January through April or May,

                                    culminating in Olympic competition in Ventura.

 

6.         Clerical Assistance:     Assist Park District staff at the District office (1692 Sycamore Drive) with typing, filing, computer projects, and more.  No experience necessary: we will train you.  Learn to type, or improve your skills in a no-pressure office setting with flexible hours.  This can be a great way to ease back into a work setting, keep up your skills while job hunting, or learn new skills to make yourself more marketable to an employer. 

 

7..       Park Inventory: Help us count items in parks to update our inventory.

 

8.         Rancho Simi Trail Blazers (RSTB):  If you like to preserve outdoor hiking trails, create new trails, and go on exciting group hikes, this is the place for you!  The RSTB group has fun with a purpose.  There are over 100 members, activities are year-round, you can start any time.

 

9.         Docents/Volunteer Tour Guides (Age 21+): Free training. Volunteer to lead tours for three hours each month at one of the following locations:

             Strathearn Historical Park -Give tours on the history of Simi Valley and historic buildings.

            Corriganville Park -Lead nature walks on the trail system for scouts, schools, and groups.