Our Volunteer Opportunities

The Parks and Recreation Department offers many volunteer opportunities. From teens through older adults, the department utilizes volunteers in many of its exciting and fun programs.

Youth Sports Coaches

• Coaches are needed for Newark youth basketball and soccer programs
• This league emphasizes sportsmanship, participation, and the fundamentals of the game
• Participants range in age from six to 18 years old

Dates Basketball - January through early March Soccer - August through November

Hours Monday - Saturday

Requirements Must have knowledge of rules and skills.

After School Opportunities

• Assist staff with students
• Assist with students grade K-5 with arts and crafts, quiet games, outdoor games and homework
• Assist with students on all days Christina School district is in session

Dates September - June Hours Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Responsibilities Students will assist with arts and crafts, quiet games and outdoor games. Students need to enjoy working with children, be cooperative and have a positive attitude.

Park Volunteer Opportunities

• Trail Maintenance
• Litter Control
• Painting or watersealing play units or footbridges
• Spread wood carpet under playground equipment

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Spring	Winter	Fall	Summer
Community Clean Up	Santa's Secret Shoppe	Newark Community Day	Liberty Day
Egg Hunt	Snack with Santa	Fall Community Clean Up	Camp GWC
Memorial Day Parade	Winterfest	Turkey Trot	Rittenhouse Camp
		Halloween Parade	Safe Kids Camp
		Halloween Party at GWC	Camp REAL
			Specialty Camps

For more information about the volunteer program, please call (302) 366-7000.