Greenwood Parks and Recreation

We are committed to providing the entire community with the highest quality park and recreation services, delivered in a professional and friendly manner. Please view our volunteer opportunities below. For more information, call Jeff Madsen at 317-881-4545.
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Below are some opportunities for you to get involved with this great organization. But don't limit yourself to just these! If you're excited about their mission, give them a call to see what other needs you may be able to fill. Thanks for serving and have fun making a difference!

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Archer's Meat & Catering Family Basketball Turkey Shoot

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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Thursday, November 19, 6 p.m., Greenwood Community Center. This is a community event that uses volunteer supervisors.

Bloomfield State Bank Breakfast With Santa

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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December 12, 2009, 9 a.m., Greenwood Community Center. This is a community event that includes volunteer opportunities.

Homework Room

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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

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After school at the Greenwood Community Center.
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Monitor and supervise the Homework Room.

Community Center Monitor

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Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

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Staff the Information Desk on the second floor at the Greenwood Community Center.
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Greet people as they come upstairs. Man the information desk. Supervise equipment use. Alert front desk in case of accident, illness or emergency.

Community Center Gymnasium Monitor

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Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

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Monitor the gym floors at the Greenwood Community Center for appropriate behavior and safety of all guests.
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Needed at specific times only.

Community Center Front Desk

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Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

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Help pass out equipment at the front desk of the Greenwood Community Center.
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Roving downstairs monitor. Give building tours.

Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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8 a.m. - Noon, April 30, 2010, Greenwood Community Center
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Sort and prepare tree seedlings before event. Set up and hand out trees at event. Clean up after event.

2010 Greenwood Freedom Festival

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

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Committees include: Fundraising, Friday Night Community Band Concert and Cookout, Parade, Entertainment, Food Vendors, Clean up, Street Fair.
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Committees meet periodically from January through June.

Park Maintenance

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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Assist with the maintenance of parks and special care areas. Jobs include: Prepare flower beds for spring planting. Plant flowers and shrubs. Maintain flowers and shrubs. Maintain large flower pots throughout downtown Greenwood. Adopt a special care area in the parks, along trails or in the city.

Park Clean Up

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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Volunteer to pick up trash and debris in a particular park, along a trail or along a creek or heavily wooded area in a park.

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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9 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2010. Old City Park.
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Register contestants, supervise, measure distances.

National City Bank Valentine's Dance

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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6:30 p.m., February 12, 2010. Greenwood Community Center.
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Supervise, hand out food, clean up.

Easter Egg Hunt

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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10 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010. Craig Park Shelter.
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Help set up eggs, supervise and clean up.

Gregory & Appel Ins. Picnic in the Park

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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6 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2010. Greenwood Amphitheater.
Notes / Special Requirements
Help set up and run games, supervise, cook and pass out food and clean up.

Little Caesars Pizza Family Halloween Costume Party

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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6 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2010. Greenwood Community Center.
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Help supervise, set up and monitor a game, cook, hand out food, greet people at the door and clean up.

Greenways of Greenwood 5K Run/Walk

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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9 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010. Greenwood Community Center.
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Help with registration, supervise, set up and man the water station, monitor a section along the course, clean up.

2010 Greenwood Summer Concert Series

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
Visit www.greenwood.in.gov for current list of concerts. Greenwood Amphitheater.
Notes / Special Requirements
Supervise and monitor the parking lot and grounds around the Greenwood Amphitheater.

Youth Basketball

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Description
Help with girls and boys youth basketball programs. Westwood Elementary School. Southwest Elementary School.
Notes / Special Requirements
Monitor hallway at the school, assist with scorekeeping, assist with time clock, supervise practices.

Youth Soccer

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Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Description
Help with youth soccer program. Northeast Park.
Notes / Special Requirements
Monitor spectator area, supervise practices.

Adult Softball

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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

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Assist with adult softball leagues. Westside Park, Craig Park, Northeast Park.
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Monitor spectator area, assist with scorekeeping.

Adult Volleyball

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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

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Help with adult volleyball leagues. Greenwood Community Center.
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Monitor gym and hallways at the Greenwood Community Center, assist with scorekeeping.

Adult Dodgeball

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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

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Help with Adult Dodgeball program. Greenwood Community Center.
Notes / Special Requirements
Monitor gym and hallways at the Greenwood Community Center, assist with scorekeeping.