Park & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities
Adopt A Park »Opportunities Working With Children
The City of Golden Valley does background checks on volunteers working with children.
- Drama Instructors
Assist Drama Coordinator with rehearsing and producing a children’s drama show. Should have some experience in drama and music. Meets Thursday evenings at Noble Elementary, late September through April. About three hours per week. Must be at least 16 years old. - Nerf Soccer Coaches
Coach youth nerf soccer teams for elementary age children. Must be at least 16 years old and enjoy working with children. About three hours per week, March through April. - Special Event Assistants
Help with various youth special events (Penny Carnival, Supper With Santa, etc) throughout the year. - Youth Basketball Coaches
Parents and other volunteers coach teams (third & fourth graders together, fifth and sixth graders together) that practice evenings at a local elementary school and play Saturday afternoons. Season runs January through March. Call 763-512-2345. - Youth Hockey Camp Instructors
Assist Coordinator with outdoor hockey camp for young children. Must know game of hockey and enjoy working with children. Meets Saturday mornings at Lions Park, January through mid-February, four to six hours per week. Minimum age is 16. - Youth Soccer Coaches
Coach a youth soccer team for one practice per week and one game per week (Saturday afternoon) for kids ages six through 14. Season runs from early September through October.
Opportunities Working With Special Needs
- Pet Pals
Take pets to visit people with developmental disabilities once a month as part of Adaptive Recreation programs provided in cooperation with West Hennepin Community Services. Call 763-988-4178. - Recreation Companions
Assist with Adaptive Recreation programs provided in cooperation with West Hennepin Community Services. Call 763-988-4178.
