CITY OF CLEARWATER PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department

Mission Statement To provide parks and recreation programs, services, facilities and beautification to benefit the residents and visitors of the City of Clearwater.
By the Numbers

Clearwater has 1,425 acres of parklands, 25 miles of shore land, 5 recreation centers, 1 nature park, and 16 miles of trails

Why Volunteers are Important to Us

We utilize a volunteer workforce to help support programs, facilities and beautification to benefit Clearwater.

Volunteer Program 2010-2011

More than 2,000 volunteers contributed 46,522 hours of their time to help the Parks and Recreation Department during the last fiscal year.

Volunteer Hours Community Service Hours AARP/Worknet Pinellas Hours

36,767 1,607 8,149

Total Alternative Workforce Hours

46,522

Volunteer Program 2010-2011

Every hour that a volunteer gives us is given a dollar value, for last year, the Value of Total Volunteer Time equals
46,522 hours x $21.36*=

$993,710

*Value of Volunteer Time is determined yearly by the national non-profit group, The Independent Sector. The value is based on figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Make a Difference in Your Community!

We have a variety of options.
Volunteer either as an individual or as a group. Your neighborhood can Adopt-a-Park or participate in a Beautification Project.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Adopt-a-Park Program

What is Adopt-a-Park?
It is a partnership with local organizations, to help keep Clearwater safe, clean and beautiful. There are approximately 30 adoptable parks in Clearwater.

What is Adopt-a-Park?
Many parks are available for adopting including
Allens Creek Park Clearwater Beach Library and Recreation Center Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex Lake Chautauqua Park Lawn Bowls & Shuffleboard Club Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex Valencia Park

Clearwater Parks

Who can Adopt-a-Park?

Clearwater Affiliated
Businesses Church Groups School Groups Neighborhood Associations Civic Groups Service Groups And more

Expectations
Adopting Group
Two service projects per agreement year Bring at least 6 people for 3 hours = 18 hours

City of Clearwater
Project creation and coordination Staff supervision and assistance Tools and supplies Water

And

An Adopted By Sign

Community Beautification Projects

What is a community beautification project?

One-time project Open to all organized groups Need at least 2 weeks notice Beach or park areas Recreation Centers Moccasin Lake Nature Park All outdoor projects Year round

We Provide:
Project creation and coordination
Staff supervision and guidance

All tools and supplies needed

Water

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Places to Volunteer
You can volunteer at any of these locations
Recreation Centers Aging Well Center Moccasin Lake Nature Park Coachman Park (during special events) Sports Complexes (during athletic tournaments) Parks and beach areas

Recreation Centers
Front desk help After school tutoring

Aging Well Center

Help when the center hosts health fairs and open houses

Moccasin Lake Nature Park

Animal Care Butterfly and Organic Garden Care Exotic and Invasive Plant Pulling Trail Maintenance Tour Leader And more

Special Events and Athletic Tournaments

Concerts Festivals Community events Softball tournaments Tennis tournaments

Environmental, Park and Beach Cleanups

Help remove invasive plant species such as Air Potato Vines or Brazilian Pepper Pick-up trash and debris from various Clearwater parks as well as the beach areas

How Do I Become a Volunteer?

Register by filling out the paperwork available on our website

Or
Sign up to be added to the volunteer email list.

Or Contact Me
By Phone or Email Krystie Schmidt at (727) 562-4803 or by email, Krystal.Schmidt@myclearwater.com On the Web MyClearwater.com/gov/depts/parksrec (select the volunteering link)
In Person Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department Volunteer Program 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756

Good Information to Know

You will work with trained and knowledgeable staff You will gain valuable experience and learn new skills You will meet new people and make new friends You can volunteer all the time, or every once in awhile If you dont like the first volunteer opportunity you choose, you can try something else We have flexible hours, were open nights and weekends Clean-up projects can be scheduled for during the week or on Saturdays Well provide the tools and water for environmental projects

Now I Need Your Help

Sign up for our email list to find about our upcoming volunteer opportunities Help disseminate our volunteer opportunities to your neighborhoods through your neighborhood newsletter and by word-of-mouth Consider, as a neighborhood, to Adopt-a-Park or participate in a community beautification project

Questions?