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INDIANOLA PARKS & RECREATION
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Indianola, IA 50125
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We Value Volunteers!

Each year your Parks & Recreation Department depend on hundreds of volunteers donating thousands of hours to assist us with our programs and events, as well as with community beautification. Volunteers are a very important part of our operation, and we would highly encourage people to contribute to our community in this capacity. We have listed current areas for volunteering below; other opportunities may be available.

All you need is the desire and willingness to help - we will provide any necessary training. If you already have special skills or training which could be utilized by our organization, we'd love to hear from you as well.

PARK VOLUNTEERS

New in 2010, the Indianola Park Volunteer program offers a variety of opportunities throughout the Indianola park system. Various levels of commitment are available, to fit with your busy schedule.

Plus, you'll receive recognition in our Activity Guide and on this website, and incentives such as a free Park Volunteers T-shirt and a Volunteer BBQ and Ice Cream Social in August or September!

Click here for an information brochure.

Click here to sign up to be part of the 2011 Park Volunteers.

SPORTS/RECREATION

Youth Sports Coaches and Assistant Coaches
Our soccer, t-ball, softball, volleyball, and basketball programs are all staffed with volunteer coaches. We look for enthusiastic adults who enjoy working with children. Your assistance helps us maintain quality programs at affordable prices.

Special Events Help with the Hershey Track Meet, Flashlight Egg Hunt, Spring Fun Fest, Fall Children's Costume Party and Parade, Outdoor Movie Nights, Club Wet Pool Parties, and Early Out Activities.

North Pole Calls Each December, Parks and Rec sets up a special hotline with the North Pole.

Interested in any of these sports or recreation volunteer opportunities? We'd love to talk to you. Call or email us.

SENIOR CENTER

Volunteer opportunities abound at the Indianola Senior Center! We would welcome your help with our special events as well as daily activities! Volunteers are needed in the following areas:

•Assistance with set-up of tables for regular and special events
•Assistance with special activities (helping in the kitchen, serving food, and so on)
•Entertainment
•Escorts for day trips
•Data entry
•Leaders for new activities- we're always looking for people who are willing to share their skills with others
•Assistance with promotion of the Senior Center and it's activities
•Assistance with fundraising activities
•Posting Senior Center Activity Flyers at different locations in Indianola

Please call 961-9420 or stop by the Activity Center for more information or to volunteer at the Senior Center.

one-time projects

Need a service project for your youth group or scout troop? We have identified several one-time outdoor volunteer projects that can be done in as little as 1-4 hours depending on the size of your group. From planting flowers, mulching and weed whipping, to waxing the Aquatic Center water slide or painting park shelters, your group can help keep Indianola Parks beautiful while having fun together.

Volunteers will be recognized in our publications and on the Parks and Rec website. Call 961-9420 or email us for details or to set up a date.

Tree Mulching	2-4 Hours	Spring, Summer, Fall
Water Slide Waxing	3-4 Hours	Fall or Spring
Painting - Shelter	1/2 - Full Day	Spring, Summer, Fall
Sand/Mulch Raking	1-3 Hours	Spring, Summer, Fall
Weed Whipping	1-3 Hours	Summer
Flower Planting	1-3 Hours	Spring

City of Indianola, IA, 110 North 1st St., Indianola, IA 50125 / (515) 961-9410 • support@cityofindianola.com

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