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Volunteer Services
| CONTACT | TITLE | PHONE | |||||
| Matt Patterson |
Volunteer Development Director | (435) 635-2609 x 104 | volunteer@cityofhurricane.com | ||||
| Current Opportunities | On-Going Opportunities | Newsletter |
Youth Council |
| Community Garden | Volunteers in Action | Adopt-A-Block | Volunteer Login |
How to Volunteer for Hurricane City
HURRICANE CITY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! There are many opportunities for volunteering with Hurricane City regardless of your age, experience, or availablility. To become a volunteer just complete the following:
- Fill out a Volunteer Application. An application can be picked up in the Utility/Administration Department at the City Office, or click HERE to download a PDF version.
- Turn in the completed application to the Volunteer Services Coordinator in the Utility Office or by email (volunteer@cityofhurricane.com) or fax (635-2609 Ext 104).
- After receiving your completed application, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator to discuss volunteer opportunities you are interested in and decide which one you want to try first. If you can't find anything you're interested in right now, keep checking the website, because Current Volunteer Opportunities are updated at least once a week, usually on Fridays.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, please contact the Volunteer Development Director, Matt Patterson - 435-635-2609 Ext. 104 or email volunteer@cityofhurricane.com.
Last updated: December 7, 2012
- COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR - This volunteer will be coordinating and supervising community service participants to clean-up weeds/trash on City property throughout the year. They will set their own schedule depending on the number of community service participants assigned to cleanup crew (estimated 5-10 hours/month). A valid driver license is required.
- TRAILS COMMITTEE PROJECTS - Volunteers are needed to assist the Trails Committee with trail maintenance, trail building, and giving input regarding trails in Hurricane. The time committment would be 5+ hours a month and is a great way to get to know the incredible trails in Hurricane!
- EVENT CORPS - Volunteers will be trained to assist with traffic control during City Events and/or assist with setting up or taking down City equipment used during events.
- GIS ASSISTANT - This volunteer will assist the GIS department with updating records and mapping. No experience is necessary but familiarity with GIS is helpful.
- YVC Adult Advisor - This volunteer will work with Youth to plan and carry out service learning projects. They will also coordinate activities with the YVC Adult Advisors for the Volunteer Center of Washington County. back to top...
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On-Going Volunteer Opportunities
Last Updated 12-07-2012
ASSIGNMENT SERVICE DESCRIPTION City Corps Volunteer time to assist various agencies of city government. Meet & greet, distribute materials, take minutes, answer phones & questions, inventory, etc. Event Corps Volunteers will be trained to act as flaggers for city sponsored events throughout the year, such as the Peach Days parade and the Hurricane Half Marathon. Minimum 1 year commitment is required. Project Corps Serve on a committee, work on a project, research a topic, or conduct feasibility studies as needed. Youth Council Youth learn how the city operates by acting as city council members, city manager, or department supervisors. Youth Volunteer Corps
Youth plan and participate in service learning projects to benefit their community. Heritage Park Museum Meet and greet, create and maintain displays, answer questions and help maintain area historic sites. Recreation Department Serve as coach for basketball, soccer, flag football, and other sports. You must commit to the entire season for the sport you are helping with.
Community Garden
There's a new Community Garden in town! It was established to benefit the residents of the Hurricane Valley. It gives volunteers an opportunity to get out in the fresh air and work in a garden, learn how to grow things, and reap the rewards of their efforts. A portion of the produce will be donated directly to the Hurricane Food Bank. For more information on how you can be a part of the Community Garden visit the garden facebook page or contact Lisa Atkin (435) 229-3437.
Volunteers in Action
SPOTLIGHT
9/7/2012For the month of September I've chosen to spotlight ANNETTE MARTIN, a wonderful volunteer currently helping the Hurricane Justice Court as a file clerk. Since March 2010 Annette has volunteered over 350 hours with the Justice Court! When asked about Annette's service as a volunteer, Sandi Bailey (Court Administrator) had this to say: "...She always shows up with a smile on her face and works great with each and every employee in this court. Annette completes each and every task given to her and does so in a very efficient manner. Annette is a generous person, bringing vegetables from her garden to share with us as well as souvenirs and stories from her travels and has never asked for anything in return..." Before volunteering in the Justice Court, she was in charge of the Hurricane Valley Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon (and she still does that today). In addition, she has helped with City Events when she is available. Volunteers like Annette are what keep our community strong. Thank you Annette!
PHOTOS
9/7/2012Photos of volunteers helping with the 2260 West landscape project in 2010. Looks like a lot of fun, doesn't it?
Adopt-A-Block
This program is a great opportunity for groups of youth and/or adults to keep our community beautiful! Interested groups will receive training, a schedule, and be assigned to a block. The group will be recognized via signage of their participation in the program and in return will be asked to service their assigned block at least twice a year, especially before designated community events. Trash bags will be provided but volunteers will need to bring their own tools. This opportunity would be great for youth groups, scout troops, civic groups, clubs, and even families! Please contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator if this sounds interesting to you.