Recreation Event Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with two upcoming Parks and Recreation sports events:
April 30, 9am-3pm - Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run at the Koger Stokes Baseball Complex-City Facility
and
May 7, 8am-3pm - Hershey Track & Field at Frank Mata Stadium-Kennedy High School Field
Shifts are flexible and enthusiasm is a must! Volunteers will serve in a variety of duties such as spotters, registration, retrievers, dugout assistance. Please note these are outdoor events and it’s going to be hot! For more information, contact Gabriela Tello at 207-2899 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Education Volunteers @ J Street Park Family Day
Have you attended a few tree plantings events? Are you interested in helping educate others about the importance of park stewardship? Education volunteers are needed to assist with the Family Day Volunteer Event on April 16 from 8-11am at J Street Park. The event will feature a craft activity, hands on tree planting, and a reading of “The Lorax” for a group of 5-10 year olds. If you are interested, please call 207-8603 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Please note: A successful background check will be required for all education volunteers. Deadline to sign up is April 6.
Brackenridge Easter Project
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy and San Antonio Parks and Recreation are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help educate park users camping in the park over Easter Weekend about park stewardship, with an emphasis on recycling.
Volunteers will:
- Provide park users with clear bags for recyclables and black bags for trash
- Walk through the park with blue recycle carts
- Answer general questions about recycling
Multiple Shifts Available:
Friday 4/22 - 9am-1pm & 1pm-5pm
Sunday 4/24 - 3pm-6pm
Monday 4/25 – 9am-noon
Training will be provided before each shift. Spaces are limited! RSVP by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (210) 207-8603
Pearsall Park: Poop Scoop
We are looking for a few brave volunteers willing to tackle a messy situation at Pearsall Park! Tasks will include walking/patrolling the park and picking up what a few careless dog owners have left behind. This is a great opportunity to bring Fido along with you since there is a dog park on park premises. Volunteer hours are flexible with your schedule and your service will have a big impact on the appearance of the park and the health of the nearby creekways. Call 207-8603 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info.
Fiesta Parade Volunteers Needed!
Battle of the Flowers Parade 4/15/11 (Volunteers arrive at 9:30am) and Fiesta Flambeau Parade 4/16/11 (Volunteers arrive at 3:30pm)
Sign up for one event or both! Volunteers are needed to assist with event setup and takedown. Tasks will include unloading chairs from chair racks and placing/numbering them down the parade route. This is a great way to complete service hours and see a fantastic Fiesta event up close.
Spaces are limited and RSVPs are required. Ages 12+. To sign up, call (210) 207-8603 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Meredith Ruiz
Park Community Service Liaison Supervisor
Parks and Recreation
114 W. Commerce, 11th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 207-8603 office
(210) 880-8225 cell
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