Welcome to the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Volunteer program. This program enables volunteers like you to make a significant impact on the quality of life in our community.  The purpose of the program is to develop and use your unique skills, resources, and experiences.  Working as partners we can improve our parks and greenways and expand the recreation horizons of the youths, adults and persons with specialized needs within our community.

You can be a valuable and essential partner to your Park and Recreation Department. Your contributions of time and energy make it possible for citizens of all ages to lead a fuller more enjoyable life. 

► All Current Volunteer Opportunities (PDF)
► Special Event: Help Us Build Our First Fully Accessible Playground
► Download the Volunteer Enrollment Form (PDF file, 63 kb) 
► Dowload Volunteer Orientation Packet (PDF file, 143 kb) 

Benefits:

• Incentives and Appreciation Program
  The Volunteer Services Program uniquely designed to "reward" volunteers for their time and efforts at improving the individual and overall welfare of parks and facilities. Various incentive and appreciation programs will be offered to everyone who participates. Representative examples include:
• Invitations to special events
  • Annual Park and Recreation Commission Barbecue in May
  • Annual Appreciation breakfasts, luncheons, and/or dinners.
• Full or partial discounts to various facilities, programs, or event
• Aquatic Center daily and/or annual facility passes
• Ray's Splash Planet
• Golf Course rounds
• Picnic shelter rentals
• Boat rentals
• Annual awards and recognition to include representative examples:
  • Plaques
  • Group and individual photos
  • Small gifts
  • Pins
  • Certificates of appreciation
  • Press and media exposure
    
• Sponsor supplied banners and or signs at all locations during sponsored program.
  
• Company name on any printed materials associated with the program including brochures, tee shirts, programs, schedules, and media advertising.
  
• Web site recognition of volunteer sponsorship.
  Information table and opportunity to distribute company information at registration and programs.
  
• Company name recognition as a volunteer sponsor for the program.
  
• Cost breaks on facility usage for a future event.

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Contact: Lori Saylor
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
5841 Brookshire Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216-2403
Phone: 704-336-5478
Fax: 704-319-9556
Lori.Saylor@mecklenburgcountync.gov