Eagle Creek Park

Volunteer Opportunities

Date	Event / need	Location	Contact
			phone	e-mail
ongoing	OC construction	OC	327-2473	Kevin
03-01-08 to 06-07-08	Kids Fishing Derby (event organization)	your choice, meetings at park	852-7118	Mike
06-07-08	Kids Fishing Derby (event)	reservoir (near 71st entrance)	388-1740	Nancy Skouby
ongoing	Website assistance	your choice	852-7118	Mike
08-07-08	Annual Golf Outing	Eagle Creek Golf Course	TBA	TBA
ongoing	Misc park needs	Miscellaneous	327-0101	Rosie

Additionl event information

OC Construction - Assistance is needed in the following areas for help in construction of the new Ornithology Center.

Finish Carpenter: for molding and Car Siding
Licensed Plumber: small plumbing project, cold water supply and drain to water cooler.
Licensed Electrician: install a few new outlets and Lights
Painting: Habitat, exhibit and wall painting
Drywall: Hang, mud, tape, sand
Wildlife Artist (wanna-be) - People to help cut out and make plants, flowers, and leaves for the habitats
Clean up

These are very exciting opportunities for people with the right skills to contribute to the Ornithology Center. If you are interested in any of these opportunities - call Kevin at 327-bird (2473). Also, please pass this along to anyone else you know who might be interested!

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Kids Fishing Derby - Event Organization - Looking for individuals to assist with organization of the event. This would include:

Volunteer coordinator - determine volunteer needs, make volunteer assignments and oversee volunteers the day of the event.
Event Coordinator - oversee overall event activities including coordinating with Wal-Marts on their participation, volunteers, event marketing and several other aspects.
Administrative assistance - help with coordination of event participants via e-mail, mail and phone.

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Kids Fishing Derby - Event - Help out with one of the Foundation's premier events - The Eagle Creek Park Foundation Kids Fishing Derby. Up to 100 volunteers are needed to make the event a success.

Contact Nancy Skouby to sign-up or with any event questions at: (317) 388-1740 or nskouby@sbcglobal.net

Volunteer needs include:

activity	time
Fishing Area Set-Up	6:00 to 8:00
Parking	7:00 to 10:30
Registration of Volunteers	6:00 to 10:00
Registration of Participants	7:00 to 11:30
Distribute Rods & Reels	7:00 to 11:00
Distribute Worms	7:00 to 11:00
Distribute Goodie Bags	7:00 to 11:00
Equipment Repair	beginning 8:30
Roamers (the largest need - 30)	7:00 to 12:00 or later
Photography	Time is flexible (can use 8:00 AM - Noon)
Casting Contest	9:00 to 11:00
After-Event Cleanup & Pack up	12:00 to 1:30
There are also opportunities on days prior to the event.

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Website Assistance - Help bring the new website up to it's full potential. We have a strong need for the following:

content providers
content editing
graphic design assistance

Plus we are always welcoming general feedback and suggestions on how to improve the site.

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Miscellaneous Park Needs - Volunteer for a variety of needs including:

Bulletin Boards
Gordon Gilmer Dog Park at Eagle Creek
Clerical
Gardening
Historical
Indoor Maintenance
Outdoor Maintenance
Marina Maintenance
"The Marina Project"
Public Programs
Rubbish Busters
School Programs
Art Shows

Get all the info you need on these and other opportunities at the official Park Volunteer site.

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