- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
NEW DATE! WEEKDAY PROJECT/SPORTSPLEX at Matthews
ORGANIZATION: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
We're looking for an ENERGETIC GROUP of about 10 Volunteers (adults only, please) to help out on a weekday morning, on or close to March 17 - to complete the annual installation of pine straw on the grounds of the SPORTSPLEX, located at 2425 Sports Parkway, Matthews, NC, 28105.
- Volunteers should plan to bring their own work gloves, face covering and water supply.
- Tools and materials will be provided.
- Volunteers are expected to follow all current distancing and safety directives!
- Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (REQUIRED) - Dress appropriately for outdoor work!
THANK YOU for choosing to Volunteer with Park & Recreation!
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About Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
Location:
5841 Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer Services Program Mission Statement: 1. To assist Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department staff in providing services needed to offer quality recreation leisure services to the community by: - Supporting direct services provided to the public by salaried department staff. - Supplementing internal support service functions, including maintenance, clerical, administrative and similar tasks. 2. To provide the residents of Mecklenburg County opportunities for community involvement and to increase their awareness of the Department's responsibilities, facilities and services.
Description
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation's Mission: "Enhancing community wellness through recreation, open space, and natural resources." Our Vision is that "People who recreate in Mecklenburg County will have a system of parks, greenways, and open space located throughout the County that will provide more parkland per capita than the national average, will connect neighborhoods, satisfies public recreation needs, and will protect environmentally sensitive areas." Park & Recreation utilizes hundreds of Volunteers every year, supporting and supplementing the efforts of our staff in every area of our Department:
- Helping to care for and beautify 230 Parks and facilities, 55+ miles of Greenway and 21 Nature Preserves
- Working as registered and trained Youth Sport Coaches, Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, SHIIP Counselors and Tutors/Mentors
- Assisting in Recreation Centers, Senior Centers and Nature Centers with programs, events and day-to-day operations
- Volunteering with Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services to help provide recreation, sport and leisure programs that are accessible to everyone
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews2425 Sports ParkwayMatthews, NC 28105
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Landscaping
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 9:00am-12:00 - 3 hours (or until finished)
- Young adults/adults preferred - wear long pants, closed-toe shoes.