Volunteering

You Can Make a Difference . . .

The Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department is making every effort to keep our City a beautiful and outstanding place to live, work, and raise a family. To achieve these goals, we are asking the people in our community to step in and volunteer their time, energy, and talents.

Why Become a Volunteer?

Your presence in our program enhances (not replaces) the services provided to the citizens of Lompoc. You are the key to our program, therefore, we want your time with us to be rewarding.

Hear are some ways volunteering can enrich your life:

If you would like to make a contribution to your community, family, friends, and neighbors, please contact the Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department at 875-8100.

What Is Your Role As A Volunteer?

Because you have an interest in the City's Volunteer Program, you will be assigned to a project suitable to your special skills. Your Supervisor will provide you with a designated work place, encourage your suggestions as you become knowledgeable about the organization, and will appreciate the communication of your observations and concerns.

City employees look forward to your help and participation, and will treat you as a co-worker. You will be responsible for helping set your own work schedule and to abide by it by being dependable and punctual.

Opportunities:

• Artists - Volunteers with a special talent in graphic design, drawing, sign-painting, or calligraphy are needed by all departments. Artists design flyers, brochures, newsletters and banners. If you enjoy artwork, we have endless art projects for you.

• Clerical Aides - Help is needed for volunteers with clerical experience. Volunteers perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, answering phones, and general office work. Evening and weekend hours may be available.

• Maintenance Aides - Handy men and women are needed to do minor maintenance projects. Our City Parks need volunteers to help maintain buildings and parks, to do general gardening, and for minor painting projects.

• Receptionists - Working one-to-one with patrons, answering questions, directing residents and visitors to appropriate departments are duties provided by volunteers. Share your time and interest while meeting new people.

• Recreation Aides - Enjoy working with people of all ages! Do you have talent in recreation, arts and crafts, sports, or drama? Then share your creativity volunteering at parks, schools, playgrounds, and the Recreation Department. You'll have fun while working with children of all ages.

• Writers - Gain or share work experience in editing, composing, or technical research writing. A variety of writing opportunities from newsletters to department brochures are available. The City can use your writing skills.

If you have a talent or skill and wish to share your time with us, come to the Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department, 125 West Walnut Avenue, Lompoc and see what's available for you.

Community Service Projects:

Interested in developing a project to benefit the citizens of Lompoc? Your club or service group can help with:

• Neighborhood Clean-up and Painting
• City-Wide Special Events
• Holiday Activities
• Fund Raising
• Social Service Projects
• Community Awareness Activities

As you can see, the possibilities for service are numerous. If you are willing to share your talents and make a unique contribution, the initial step is simple. Again, contact the Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department at 875-8100 for more information.