Adaptive Recreation Program Assistant

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Willamalane Park and Recreation District needs your help to assist in leading, and organizing community based programs for individuals with disabilities.

Here are a few duties and expectations for this volunteer position.

• Assists in the implementation of adaptive recreation community outings, classes and in-house programs
• Assists with activity records, such as taking attendance and communicating important information with the program leaders.
• Volunteers must assist patrons in food/admission acquisition prior to taking care of themselves.
• Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 min prior to the start of the program and remain till at least 15 min post program.
• Volunteers assisting in the Bingo program must be able to count 1-100 and visually identify the numbers.
• Volunteers must complete volunteer training with program supervisor including training in bending, lifting, pushing and pulling prior to the beginning of their service.
• Volunteers must be physically able to and lift up to 25lbs.

Qualifications Needed:

• Volunteer must be over 16 years old.
• Must complete a volunteer application and have a successful volunteer interview
• Pass a criminal and a DHS background check
• Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public
• Be self-directed, willing to take initiative and detail oriented
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of Willamalane volunteers, partners, patrons, and sponsors.
• Computer and clerical skills are desired but not mandatory.