Park & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities
Adopt A Park »General Opportunities
Concert In The Park Attendant
- Time Period: Monday evenings and one Thursday evening from June 10 through July 29, 5:30–8:30 pm. No concert on July 1.
- Responsibilities
- Meet and greet performers
- Set up and take down chairs
- Deliver necessary materials to performers
- Evaluate performers and turn in evaluations to supervisor
- Clean up site
- Qualifications or Skills
- Comfortable with public interaction
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Capable of lifting up to 30 lbs
- Punctual
- Work Location: Brookview Park, Large Shelter Area
- Benefits
- Enjoy summer evenings listening to concerts
- Meet and greet your Golden Valley Neighbors
- Meet the performers
- Reports To: Recreation supervisor
Recreation Program Photographer/Videographer
- Time Period: Flexible–day, evening, or weekend at the request of the recreation supervisor. One+ hours depending on the activity or assignment.
- Responsibilities
- Following City guidelines, take photos and/or video of participants in recreation programs, events, and facilities for use in city publications, slide shows and the City website.
- At the end of the event or program, upload photos or videos to the Parks and Recreation Department. All photos and video become property of the City of Golden Valley.
- Qualifications or Skills
- Demonstrated photography and or videography skills
- Ability to work with limited direction
- Ability to determine best photo opportunities
- Ability to work with all ages in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to use own camera or video camera
- Work Location: Golden Valley parks and facilities
- Benefits
- Highlight your skill
- Receive recognition for your work that is published
- Build your portfolio
- Reports To: Recreation Supervisor responsible for the program or event
Opportunities Working With Youth
The City of Golden Valley does background checks on volunteers working with children.
Penny Carnival Assistants
- Time Period: Friday, July 25, 10 am–1 pm (event is 10:30 am–12:30 pm)
- Responsibilities
- Run easy “carnival” games
- Collect pennies
- Hand out prizes
- Some set-up and take-down
- Qualifications or Skills
- Enjoy interacting with youth ages 4 to 12
- Able to work outdoors in a shaded area
- Work Location: Brookview Park Large Picnic Shelter, 200 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley
- Benefits
- Help provide a fun event for Golden Valley youth
- Interact with local youth
- Reports To: Brian Erickson, recreation supervisor
Youth Basketball Coaches
- Time Period: One weekly practice in the evenings (Monday through Thursday) at a local elementary school and one game each Saturday between noon and 5 pm. Season runs early January through mid-March.
- Responsibilities: Coach recreational basketball teams for boys and girls in grades 2–6. Training will be provided.
Youth Soccer Coaches
- Time Period: Season runs from early September through October.
- Responsibilities: Coach a youth soccer team for one practice per week and one game per week (Saturday afternoon) for kids ages 6 to 14.
Rink Rat Hockey Coaches
- Time Period: Two preseason practices and eight games held on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Season runs early January through mid-February.
- Responsibilities: Coach recreational hockey teams for boys and girls in ages 5 to 12
- Requirements: Knowledge of hockey and ability to work with kids of various abilities
Supper With Santa Assistants
Golden Valley’s annual evening with Santa for children ages 2+
- Time Period: Friday, Dec 7, 5:30–8:30 pm
- Location: Brookview Community Center
- Responsibilities: Help with setup, serving food, and clean-up
Opportunities Working With Special Needs
Recreation Companions
- Responsibilities: Assist with Adaptive Recreation programs provided in cooperation with Reach For Resources. Call 952-977-4177.
