News for the new semester

Hours are now complete and posted in the sidebar. The last opportunity to get hours for 1st semester (or to get started on 2nd semester) will be at the Grad Night auction at the Athletic Club on February 3rd. If you don't have all your hours in by then you will be kicked out!

Also, here are some great volunteer opportunities that will count for group hours for second semester. They are provided through Parks & Rec, so you will need to contact the volunteer coordinator, Kim Johnson, if you are interested. Remember to keep track of your hours from these opportunities and report them to us so we can record them for you. *I personally volunteered at Kids Inc for a semester. if you like being with kids, it's a lot of fun!


Kid’s Night Out
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Saturdays - 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Fun activity program for children ages 3 to 12. Volunteers help with games, activities, crafts, snack and may assist in the pool for recreational swim time.
Volunteers must be 16 and over and willing to commit to at least one Saturday evening per month thru the end of May. Volunteer application and orientation required. Background check required for volunteers age 18 and over.

Fit Kids
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Tuesdays – 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Thursdays – 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Fitness and movement program for children ages 3 to 11. Volunteers help with program set up, snacks and provide support to staff and participants. Volunteers should have some experience with yoga and fitness classes. Volunteers must be 16 and over and able to commit to a weekly volunteer schedule for at least 8 weeks. Volunteer application and orientation required. Background check required for volunteers age 18 and over.

Wacky Wednesdays
Harmon Park Activity Building
Wednesdays – 2:30 to 5:30 pm
Fun recreation and enrichment program for children with disabilities, ages 5 -12. Volunteers help with crafts, games, activities and snacks. Volunteers must be 16 and over and able to commit to volunteering weekly for at least 6 weeks. Volunteer application and orientation required. Background check required for volunteers age 18 and over.

Kid’s Corner Childcare
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – 4:15 to 6:00 pm
Saturdays – 9:00 to 11:00 am
Childcare for families using Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. Children in Kid’s Corner are ages 6 months to 6 years old. Volunteers play games, read books, help with activities and snacks. Volunteers must be able to commit to helping at least one day per week for a minimum of 6 weeks. Volunteers must be 14 and over and have babysitting experience. Volunteer application and orientation required. Background check required for volunteers age 18 and over.

Kid’s Inc.*
Various elementary school locations
Weekday afternoons – 3:30 to 5:30 pm
After school activity and enrichment program for school age kids. Volunteers help with games, crafts, activities and snacks. Volunteers must be able to commit to helping at least one day per week for a minimum of 6 weeks. Volunteers must be 16 and over. Volunteer application and orientation required. Background check required for volunteers age 18 and over.

Any interested volunteers should contact Kim Johnson for more information. Kim@bendparksandrec.org or 541-706-6127.


Happy volunteering!
Tashia