Community Services Department
Volunteer Opportunities
Current Opportunities
Service Projects
The Community Services Department frequently facilitates individual and group community projects with service clubs, church groups, Eagle Scouts, schools, service projects, companies, etc. If you are interested in a community service project contact Mari Szynal at 225-4512 or mszynal@ci.redding.ca.us
Redding Recreation
Youth sport leagues rely entirely on volunteer coaches. If you would like more information regarding coaching opportunities throughout the year, please contact Sue Roi at (530) 225-4539 or sroi@ci.redding.ca.us
Special Event Assistance
Volunteers are needed at a variety of city-sponsored, regularly-scheduled special events including the Freedom Festival, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Spooky Lagoon, Grasshopper Olympics, Turkey Trot, family festivals, etc. If you are interested in participating, please contact Gabe Huff at (530) 225-4111 or ghuff@ci.redding.ca.us
Office Work
A volunteer is needed to conduct a phone survey of current and past Recreation program participants, approximately two-four hours per week during the work day at the Recreation Office.
Volunteers are needed periodically to assist during preparation for events to answer phones or work on the computer at the Recreation Office or in City Hall.
Photographer
A photographer is needed to provide digital photos of various Recreation programs and events, for use on the city's web page and in print materials.
If you are interested in volunteering for these opportunities, please contact Peter Griggs at (530) 225-4095 or pgriggs@ci.redding.ca.us
Adult Mentors - Youth Action Council
The City of Redding Youth Action Council has several projects they would like to accomplish this year. We need additional adult support to work on project specific committees. Opportunities include the Youth Leadership Conference, web site development, planning of a video/gaming event and teen music scene events. Hours are flexible, typically evenings and weekends. If you are interested, please contact Susan Wilson at 225-8528 or swilson@shastacoe.org
Art Installation / Reception Assistance
Volunteers are vital to our thrice-yearly art exhibits, from assisting the artists with installation of the artwork to greeting guests at the evening reception, serving refreshments, assisting with set-up and clean-up. Receptions and art hanging are held three times per year in the early evening. Some training is required. We would want someone willing to make a commitment of at least one year. If you are interested in an opportunity to become an active participant in the city's cultural life, please contact Mari Szynal at 225-4104 or mszynal@ci.redding.ca.us
Shasta Public Libraries
Shasta Public Libraries provides many opportunities to become involved. Check out their website or call 245-7261 for more information.
Other City of Redding Volunteering Opportunities
The City of Redding welcomes volunteers to help provide services and programs. Check out their website or call 225-4524.