- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
CANCELLED - McDowell OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY!
ORGANIZATION: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
4/2/20 - DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Please watch for updates, and do contact us if you would be willing to Volunteer at a later date! Thank you and BE SAFE!
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Discover what McDowell Nature Preserve has to offer, at the Outdoor Adventure Day! Attendees can kayak or stand-up paddleboard on scenic Lake Wylie; hunt "treasure," hike and hone their orienteering skills in the Preserve; strike a pose with a Certified Outdoor Yoga Instructor on land or water! This event is open to outdoor enthusiasts and weekend warriors alike.
VOLUNTEERS will help with set-up and clean-up of the event; assisting staff with gear and running booths; assisting with plant sale by helping customers select, gather and/or carry plants.
2 shifts are available: 8:00am-1:00pm OR 12:30-5:00pm (You may also sign up for all day!)
Please specify a shift - or all day - when signing up to Volunteer!
Snacks and refreshments will be provided! Please dress in layers to be outdoors; wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes; bring a hat and sunscreen!
Contact VolunteerServices@MeckNC.gov to register - THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO VOLUNTEER WITH US!
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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
McDowell Nature Preserve - Waterfront15222 York RoadCharlotte, NC 28278
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2020
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Choose a shift: 8:00am-1:00pm OR 12:30-5:00pm