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Volunteers share their hearts when they share their time. Benefits of Volunteering: • When one volunteers, they can see the results of that work. • Your work to strengthen a community helps strengthen you. • You find like-minded people with similar interests when you volunteer. • Studies show that volunteering has incredible health benefits. Doing good for others fights depression, loneliness and social isolation. • The skills you gain as a volunteer can lead to new passions or careers. Parks Sports & Recreation The Senior Center is interested in fun, caring and compassionate individuals that have an interest in serving Seniors. We are looking for volunteers for the following positions: Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in. • Front Desk Greeter • Arbor Day Activities A volunteer coach’s responsibility is to get all their players to play for the name on the front of their jersey, not the name on the back. Being a part of your child’s sports experience ensures they are already a winner. • Art & Crafts Specialists • Trail Projects • Youth Basketball Coaches • Writing Club Leader • Playground Installations • Youth Flag Football Coaches • Special Event Helpers • Adopt-A-Park • Pre-School Class Assistants • Beginning Bridge Instructor • Canasta Instructor • Meditation Instructor • Open Space Projects • Open Gym Programs • Eagle Scouts Projects • Punt, Pass & Kick Competitions See our website or contact the Parks Division for more information, 257-9529. • Special Event Staffing See our website or contact the Senior Center for more information, 255-1800. See our website or contact the Recreation Division for more information, 257-9529. Community Volunteer Opportunities Oak Planting in Alston Park Saturday, September 15 9am – 12pm Location: Oxbow Commons and Kennedy Park Day Saturday, November 3 9am – 11:30am Location: Alston Park Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s largest volunteer cleanup day and that means cleaner local parks. Join volunteers across Napa and the state as we collect litter and other pollutants before they get into the Napa River and find their way to the ocean. All ages are welcome to participate. Wear clothing and shoes that can get dirty. Bring your own bucket, water bottle, and gloves, or borrow ours, and help keep Napa clean! To register Contact Guadalupe [phone] ext. 3123 or [email protected] Volunteers are needed to help plant acorns. Help restore oak woodlands by pulling invasive weeds and planting acorns which will grow into new oak forest. All ages are welcome to participate, heavy rain cancels the event. Wear thick pants and shoes for gardening-type work. All tools are provided by Napa County RCD. To register contact Eric [phone] Ext. 3120 or [email protected] Come be a part of the best Volunteer Team. We are saving a spot just for you! Contact us at 257-9529 or [email protected] Coastal Cleanup Day Seniors Volunteers Needed 49