Recreation Volunteer positions are available in the following programs:

Adaptive Recreation - This program provides recreational opportunities for developmentally disabled individuals such as dances, bowling, running club & Special Olympics. Volunteers would assist with supervision of participants, help set-up, assist staff with the overall program or event and offer lots of encouragement.

Children's Programs - We offer five children's programs during the year. The AM/PM Recreation Program provides an alternative for latch key children to participate before and after school in sports, games, arts & crafts, snack, etc., instead of going home to an empty house. The Tot Time and Tiny Tots Programs are for ages 4 - 5. Children are exposed to a variety of centers that promote opportunities for choice, experimentation and enhance self esteem. The Summer Recreation Program is for two different age groups: Kindergarten -Fifth grade and 6th - 8th grade. Volunteers in all programs would assist children with educational projects, craft time, games and just be a friend.

Administrative Office - The Community Center and Community Services Administrative Office utilizes volunteers as receptionists to greet the public, answer phones, and perform light clerical duties.

Senior Adult Program - This program provides special events, trips, classes and more. Volunteers would work with staff to enhance special event activities, addressing mailers,etc.

Special Events - Many special events are planned throughout the year for the citizens of Peoria. Volunteers would work directly with the Recreation staff to enhance such areas as games, face painting, refreshments, arts & crafts and more. Volunteers are the necessary ingredient to make our events operate smoothly.

Special Interest Classes - This program provides recreation classes for all ages. Volunteers assist the instructor with preschool and youth classes which are offered during the morning, late afternoon, evening and Saturday mornings.

Photographer/Video Camera Operator - Pictures and videos are taken of all our programs during the year for use in the brochures and promotional videos. You supply the 35 mm camera and/or video camera and we supply the film.

For a Volunteer Application form or a description of the jobs listed above, please contact: 623-773-7137

E-MAIL:  communityservices@peoriaaz.gov

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