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Dallas Park and Recreation DepartmentDallas Park and Recreation Department
2008 Volunteer Program2008 Volunteer Program
Quality of Life CommitteeMay 26, 2009
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Volunteer Program HistoryVolunteer Program History
• Department’s program established in 1986 • Volunteer Manual adopted as policy by the
Dallas Park and Recreation Board in 1991• An estimated 4.5 million hours have been
contributed by volunteers since the program began– Using today’s volunteer rate of $16 an hour, the
value would be $72M
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Volunteer Program PurposeVolunteer Program Purpose
• To utilize the skills, knowledge, and expertise of volunteers to support and further the mission of the Dallas Park & Recreation Department
• To recruit and train volunteers• To enhance and expand programs and services
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Volunteer CoordinationVolunteer Coordination
• Recruitment and training of approximately 2500 volunteers on an annual basis
• Coordination of background checks with the Volunteer Center of North Texas
• Dallas Park and Recreation Department staff training– New employee orientation on volunteer policies and
procedures– Expert specialty trainings for program participant
safety• Tracking of hours and record keeping
– Volunteer applications and reports• Program site audits for adherence to Volunteer
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VolunteersVolunteers
• Individuals• Families• Seniors• Youth organizations• Professionals• Student groups and clubs• Civic/Service organizations• Faith-based organizations• Businesses and corporations• Court ordered referrals
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Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities
• Park Maintenance Areas– Cleanups, shoreline debris, pruning, horticulture
plantings, tree planting, trail maintenance• Recreation Centers
– Programs instruction, advisory councils, receptionist, special events and activities, tutors
• Dallas Zoo & Aquarium– Docents, Jr. Zoo Keepers, Animal Operations, &
Education
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Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities
• Fair Park & Community Services– Special events, youth programs, environmental
management initiatives, painting, administration, carpentry, marketing
• Golf & Tennis– First Tee Golf program, tennis instruction
• Administration & Finance– Assistance Receptionist, filing, and general office
• Planning, Design & Facility Services– Forestry
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Volunteer PartnersVolunteer Partners
• Volunteer Center of North Texas• Public & Private Schools
– DISD, Ursuline Academy• Colleges & Universities
– Southern Methodist University, Dallas County Community College District, University of North Texas
• Special Interest & Friends Groups– Friends of Oak Cliff Parks, For the Love of the Lake,
American Association of Retired Persons• Corporations
– Citi, Home Depot, Texas Instruments
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9Cooking Program Volunteers
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10Fishing Event Volunteer
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11Citigroup Corporate Volunteers
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12Holiday In the Grove Volunteers
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13Special Event Corporate Volunteers
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14Dallas Zoo & Aquarium Youth Volunteer
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15SMU Volunteers Storing Summer Supplies
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16Youth Volunteers Planting Trees
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17Dallas Zoo & Aquarium Young Adult Volunteers
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18Trinity River Clean-Up Volunteers
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19ExxonMobil Environmental Program Volunteers
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20Ursuline Academy Youth Volunteer
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21Recreation Center Athletic Program Volunteers
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22Color Guard Volunteers
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23Education Program Volunteers
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24Cleanup Volunteers
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25Bachman Recreation Special Event Volunteer
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26Critter & Mascot Volunteers
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27Therapeutic SCUBA Diving Volunteer
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28Halloween Carnival Volunteers
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29First Tee Junior Golf Program Volunteer
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30Volunteer Mentor
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31Volunteer Coaches
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32After School Program Volunteers
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33Corporate Volunteers
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34Mulching Project Volunteers
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35Inspirational Speaker Volunteer
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36Special Event Corporate Volunteers
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37Samuell Farm Volunteers
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38Corporate Volunteers
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39Cub Scout Service Group Volunteers
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40Volunteer Painters
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The City of Dallas
Thanks the Dallas Park & Recreation Department 2008 Volunteers
For
195,000 hours of donated service valued at $3.2 million