Volunteers
Welcome to Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism's Volunteers Program. This program enables friends like you to make a significant impact on the quality of life in our community. Working as partners we can improve our parks and greenways and expand the recreation horizons of the youths, adults and persons with specialized needs within our community using your unique skills and talents. You can be a valuable and essential partner to your Park and Recreation Department. Your contributions of time and energy make it possible for citizens of all ages to lead a fuller more enjoyable life. Click on the links below to find out how you can help!
Becoming a Park Partners Member Group
The Park Partners Program is designed to promote partnerships between neighborhood groups, businesses, schools, churches, organizations, clubs, associations and individuals. These partnerships will promote community involvement, improve park facilities and grounds, and result in greater park use and enjoyment. The program encourages citizens to volunteer their time, labor, and talents to the maintenance and improvement of the County’s parks, trails, greenways and green spaces.
An individual or group may become a Park Partner with the park, trail, greenway or landscape area of their choice or work with the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department to select an area. Their commitment to the program is a minimum of two years except in the first year when all contracts are written through December 31.
Suggested maintenance may include removing litter, pulling weeds, painting, mulching, planting and general debris pick-up and removal at regular intervals throughout the year.
Volunteers will be recognized with a sign placed at the park location bearing the name of the individual or group that has become a Park Partner.
If you or your group is interested in this program, contact Janet Scheid at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 540-387-6078 x264 or complete the application below and mail to:
Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
1206 Kessler Mill Road
Salem, Virginia 24153.
Watch the Park Partners Video to find out more
Park Partners Program (PDF Document)
Park Partners Application (PDF Document)
Assumption of Risk and Incident Report (PDF Document)
Safety Guidelines (PDF Document)
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Individual Volunteer Opportunities
- Park Partners Placement - If you're interested in becoming a Park Partner, but don't belong to a community service group, we may be able to place you with a volunteer organization already partnered with Roanoke County Parks. Call Janet at (540) 387-6078 ext. 274 to find out more.
- Brambleton Center Front Desk - Help us answer phones and greet customers at our premiere recreation center. Call 772-PLAY.
- Special Events Volunteers - From site supervisors, to working with crafts and children, we need your help to put on the area's best events. Call Denise at (540) 387-6078 ext. 494.
- Coaches - We're always on the lookout for coaches for our youth athletics programs. If you're interested in becoming a coach, contact the Recreation Club nearest you.
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Donate to Park Partners
At Roanoke County Parks, we work hard to maintain some of the region's most beautiful recreation areas. However, as a tax-funded organization however we have extremely limited financial resources. Even if you're not part of one of our member groups, help improve your parks system by donating a park bench, tree, picnic table, or a financial contribution.
Watch the Park Partners Video to find out more!
More Information Coming Soon
Call Scott at (540) 387-6078 ext.230
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Capital Improvement Incentive Fund
Have you ever wanted to build a trail, add lights to a playing field, or simply make improvements to a county park? While Roanoke County is committed to continually improving our recreation areas, there’s just not enough time or money to do it all immediately. But with your help, projects can get get off the ground RIGHT NOW!
• Each year, Roanoke County makes $100,000 available for park improvement projects.
• By submitting a project proposal, your community service group may be eligible for a 50%
matching fund on projects up to $20,000.
• Simply download CIIF 08-09 Grant Application here, then send in your project idea!
• For more information call Jeff Balon at 387-6078 x271
• Project proposals are accepted annually ONLY BETWEEN the last Monday in may and the first Friday in June.
Need a project idea? Here are a few that have been done in recent years!
• Fencing
• Sports & Security Lighting
• Field Improvements
• Bridge Construction
• Concessions Stands |
• Trail Building
• Landscaping
• Restroom Construction
• Paving |
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Volunteer Appriciation Program:
We're in the development stages of a new program to reward your service as a volunteer! Once complete, this program will include opportunities such as program and facilities discounts and recognition banquets. Please be patient as we work to implement this program.
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Roanoke County Internship Program:
If you are interested in an internship experience with Roanoke County Parks, submit a letter of request and résumé, along with the internship application form Internship Application to:
Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1206 Kessler Mill Road
Salem, VA 24153
Want extra income for doing something you enjoy?
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism offers a variety of seasonal and part-time job opportunities in our after school program, therapeutic recreation, at Camp Roanoke, and within our athletics program.
For more information about the latest job offerings, application requirements and other details, see the job listings on Roanoke County's Department of Human Resources website by clicking on Employment Opportunities.
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