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City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
Winter 2009/2010
Volunteer Opportunities
Please Get Involved!
"Be kind and generous everyday and volunteer, it is good for the soul."
~ Unknown
For a complete listing of volunteer opportunities, please visit our web page at http://bloomington.in.gov/parks/
Thank you for subscribing to the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Volunteer Opportunities email list, prksvol. Please find our upcoming service opportunities listed below.
If you discover there's an event or program you are interested in volunteering for, please email Kim Ecenbarger at
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We appreciate your consideration and look forward to your enthusiastic involvement!
IN THIS ISSUE:
* ONE DAY EVENTS:
- Bloomington Idol - Wednesday, January 6, Thursday, January 7, Friday, January 15
- Bloomington in Bloom - Red, White and U Kickoff - A Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Project - Monday, January 18
* ONGOING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
- Bloomington Youth Basketball Season II - January 20-April 3
- Banneker at the View - January 5-May 12
* UNSUBSCRIBE INSTRUCTIONS:
* SIGN-UP AND FUTURE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
* ONE DAY EVENTS:
1. BLOOMINGTON IDOL
Tuesday, January 5
Wednesday, January 6
Friday, January 15
This is....Bloomington Idol! We're looking for someone who has what it takes to become the first Bloomington Idol. Contestants show us what they can do during auditions on January 5th and 6th at the Bloomington Convention Center. Those awarded golden tickets have the chance to perform live on January 15th at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The person with the most and highest votes wins cash prizes and an opportunity to perform at the Blue Bird and Peoples Park.
Duties: Stage left, stage right, you're in, you're out, you're on! A lot goes into finding Bloomington's top performer. Volunteers assist with registration, auditions and calculating votes.
Program Time:
Tuesday 3:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday 3:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday 5-11 p.m.
Training: Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their shift.
Location: City of Bloomington Convention Center 302 E. College Ave. and Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up
Number of Volunteers: 6-10 per day
2. BLOOMINGTON IN BLOOM - RED, WHITE AND U KICKOFF - A MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SERVICE DAY PROJECT
Monday, January 18 - Prep Day
Bloomington in Bloom is a city-wide initiative encouraging community members to play a role in making Bloomington a better place to live, work and visit. We are encouraging individuals and groups to recycle, plant trees, volunteer, display flowers, compost, pick up litter, remove graffiti, garden - because beautifying Bloomington starts with you!
Duties on Monday, January 18 - Prep day: Martin Luther King Jr. is perhaps the most notable community organizer in the United States. On this day, volunteers learn about the Bloomington in Bloom campaign, prepare materials for the spring neighborhood blitz, stuff thousands of door hangers with Bloomington in Bloom materials, seed packets, and promotional items, and become an advocate for a clean, sustainable, and involved Bloomington.
Program Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Training: Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their shift.
Location: City Hall/Shower's Building - 401 N. Morton St.
Age of Volunteers: 12 yrs. and up
Number of Volunteers: January 18-25 vol.
* ONGOING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
1. BLOOMINGTON DEVELOPMENTAL AND SKILLED LEAGUE YOUTH BASKETBALL - SEASON 2
January 20-April 3
The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department offers two basketball programs in their newly acquired Twin Lakes Recreation Center. The Developmental League focuses on building self-esteem, teamwork and developing the basic fundamentals of basketball. The Skilled League is for the child who can already dribble, shoot and pass. Both seasons includes weekly practices and games. The seasons conclude with an honors banquet. Join us for the satisfaction of playing in a fun and positive setting where everyone learns the game of basketball.
Duties: We are looking for coaches who can commit to once-or twice-weekly practices and one game per week or weekend. Time and day of practices are determined by the coach. Volunteer coaches will enjoy making a difference in the lives of kids and can help develop our next big IU basketball star. (We suggest two coaches per team.)
Timeline: Prospective coaches must sign up by Monday, January 4, and must attend one of the following information sessions:
Tuesday, January 5, 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 7, 6 p.m.
Coach selection process completed by Thursday, January 14.
Mandatory coaches training on Wednesday, January 20, 6 p.m. or Thursday, January 21, 6 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center.
Program Time: Coaches plan and lead one or two one-hour practices per week and one, one-hour game per week or weekend.
Location: City of Bloomington Twin Lakes Recreation Center, 1700 W. Bloomfield Rd.
Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up
Number of Volunteers: 85
Other: Returning coaches and parents have first priority for placement.
2. BANNEKER AT THE VIEW
Once a week, January 5-May 21
Help local youth interested in learning new things, experiencing different activities and having an all-around great time in our after-school program. This program also includes built-in tutoring time, arts and crafts, and snacks daily.
Duties: Whether you enjoy working with youth or have professional aspirations to, this service opportunity gives you hands-on experience. Assist staff in implementing a variety of children's activities.
Program Time: 3-6 p.m.
Training: Volunteers are required to attend an orientation prior to the program.
Location: Fairview Elementary School, 627 W. Eighth St.
Age of Volunteers: 16 yrs. and up
Number of Volunteers: 4-6 per day, Monday-Friday
Other: We ask that you commit to at least one day a week for the duration of the program season.
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* SIGN-UP AND FUTURE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:
If you would like to Get Involved in any of the list volunteer opportunities, please contact Kim Ecenbarger by phone: 349-3739 / email:
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or visit us at Park's website and click on the "Sponsors and Volunteer" link in the left column to find out about other upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Thank you,
Kim Ecenbarger
Kim Ecenbarger
Special Services Coordinator
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department
PO Box 848
Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 349-3739
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