- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
Monthly DANCES for Teens/Adults with Disabilities
ORGANIZATION: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
*LOCATION MAY CHANGE DUE TO RENOVATIONS AT THE MARION DIEHL CENTER!*
The Monthly Dance is the place to be, one Friday of each month! Teens to adults with disabilities dance the night away at these FUN themed events. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up/tear down, serving food and drinks, and helping with crafts, games or other activities. Volunteers help to make sure all dance attendees have a fun and SAFE evening!
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes - additional "theme" options will be sent prior to each dance date.
*You must be at least 18 years old to Volunteer with Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services!
UPCOMING DATES:
February 22, 2019 (4th Friday) - Sweetheart Ball - At Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
March 15, 2019 - Space Jam! - At Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, 28210 (on Marion Diehl campus)
April 26, 2019 - Hollywood Premier - At Dorothy D. Waddy Pavilion, 3132 Manchester Drive, 28217
May 17, 2019 - Under the Sea - At Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, 28210
You must RSVP to VolunteerServices@MeckNC.gov OR Mistie.Williams@MeckNC.gov
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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
Marion Diehl Recreation Center2219 Tyvola RoadCharlotte, NC 28210
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 5:30pm - 9:30pm