Volunteer Opportunities

Starry Nights Stringing: 4-8:00pm every Tuesday from October through November
Contact Sandee Daniels at sdaniels@shelbyfarmspark.org if you can help.
20 volunteers needed each afternoon.  Volunteer ages 15+. Stringing light to metal frames inside office building.  Requires hand coordination and ability to follow color schemes.  Training provided.  School, church, corporate and community groups welcome to “adopt” a night to volunteer.

Greenline Grand Opening:
Saturday, 10/9
Contact Sandee Daniels at sdaniels@shelbyfarmspark.org if you can help.
9AM-2PM – 20 Volunteers Needed.  Park in Lester Community Center parking lot. Volunteer ages 16+. Community Run/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony set up, Information table, Park Booth, Donation collections, Tear Down/Clean Up
12PM-5PM – 20 Volunteers Needed, Park at Lester Community Center or Central Library. Volunteer ages 18+. Volunteer must bring a bicycle and be prepared to ride entire length of Greenline and be prepared to ride back to their vehicle or make arrangements to get a ride back. Band of Bikes Roadies-assists with set up and tear down at Block Parties, recruits audience members to pedal

Starry Nights:
5:15-10:30 M-Th, 5:15-11:30pm Fr-Sun, 11/26/2010 - 1/1/2011
Contact Sandee Daniels at sdaniels@shelbyfarmspark.org if you can help.
20 Volunteers needed each night.  Volunteer ages 15+. Cashiers, ticket takers, traffic direction, gift shop, assisting other volunteers.  School, church, corporate and community groups welcome to “adopt” a night to volunteer.

Information Desk Volunteers:
If you would like to get really involved at the Park, consider joining the volunteer force at the Information Desk at the Visitor’s Center.  Take calls, advise visitors about Park rentals and sales, sell membership and Park stickers, provide directions and trail information.  Current opening on Sunday afternoons from 12-5pm.

Whistle While You Work Crew!
Whistle While You Work crew meets first Saturday of the month.  Volunteers will help repair trails around the park. Maintenance projects range from mulch spreading, gardening, removing dead tree limbs, and removing privet.  Dates fill quickly!!  Go to volunteermidsouth.org to sign up.

Information for volunteers before you sign up:

*All events are rain or shine unless otherwise noted.  Please plan to arrive at your commited time regardless of weather.  Dress accordingly (rain poncho, sturdy shoes).

*Please call or e-mail in advance if you are unable to attend at the time you were scheduled.  Events have maximum numbers of volunteers, and a no-show might prevent someone else from volunteering.

*Trail work is dirty!  If you're worried about your hair, your nails or getting messy, this might not be the volunteer position for you.

*If you make an appointment, please keep it. We're counting on you!

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Contact Sandee Daniels, volunteer coordinator, to find out more about any of these opportunities at 901.767.PARK, ext. 309 or by e-mail at sdaniels@shelbyfarmspark.org