Volunteer with Recreation
Featured Volunteer Opportunities
Additional Volunteer Opportunities with Recreation Services
If you’d like to know more about Recreation’s community events and what positions might be available, use the arrows on the list below to read about the ways you can get involved with Longmont sporting and community events.
Dates TBA
Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St.
Time Requested: 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Positions Available: Timer- time the swim events; Runner- move the swim event cards from the timers the to ribbon table; Heater- organize the swim event cards into heats and lanes; Heater – give the kids their swim event cards and put them in their respective lanes.
Contact: email Swim@LongmontColorado.gov
Do you have a passion for kids? Sports? Volunteering? The City of Longmont Recreation Services – Athletics is in need of adults who would love to spend time with youth – coaching, mentoring and teaching life skills.
We offer volleyball and lacrosse in the Spring and Fall, Fast-pitch Softball in the Spring, Cross Country in the Fall, Basketball in the Winter and numerous sports in the summer season. Practices are 2 hours per week with games/meets typically in Saturdays in Longmont or along the front range. Coaches can choose practice time/place from available options.
Email Elias Martinez or call 303-651-8398 if you are able to volunteer.
Learn more about Longmont Lights.
Location: Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.
Volunteer Check-in: 4:30 pm
Time Requested: 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Positions Available: Lead and assist kids and parents with fun crafts and activities.
Contact: Sam Calhoon
Volunteers are the backbone of the Rhythm at Roosevelt Festival with almost 100 volunteers needed to produce the festival each year. Your help is welcome and greatly appreciated.
We depend on your commitment to participate. Your presence and prompt arrival for your scheduled shifts are absolutely necessary. VERY IMPORTANT: If your schedule must change, or if you have an emergency, please contact us immediately!
Every volunteer receives the Official Rhythm at Roosevelt Festival Volunteer T-shirt. This shirt must be worn while you are working at the Festival. Please do not make any alterations to your T-shirt while you are volunteering for the Rhythm at Roosevelt Festival. An opportunity to receive your t-shirt will be provided at the volunteer orientation.
All volunteers, new and returning, are requested to review the Volunteer Handbook prior to the Festival. The Handbook and other information will be given to you at the volunteer orientation. Things change every year and it is vital that you know the new information.
Volunteers will be offered a variety of snacks before their shift. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed before or during a volunteer’s shift, or while wearing a volunteer shirt.
Sign up to volunteer at Rhythm at Roosevelt!
Special Need: Environmental Ed Field Trip Volunteers
Spring, April-May & Fall, September-October
Choose Tuesdays or Thursdays (or both)
8:30am-2pm,
Requirements:
- Enjoy being around kids (2nd grade)
- Like to be outside.
- Be able to do some walking.
- Willingness to learn. (You will be trained on subject matter)
This program is hoping to expand over the next year to include all 2nd grade classes in the St Vrain School District. This will not happen without volunteer help. Training starts soon. Email Sam Calhoon to get involved. If this isn’t for you, do you know someone who might like to have fun while teaching kids?
Other Volunteer Opportunities at Sandstone
- Help when open to public as greeter, manning craft or info stations, parking
- Helping with special events, lectures, workshops.
- Giving talks, workshops, walks or do crafts on topics such as wildlife, art, Longmont history, etc.
- Help behind the scenes: tending garden areas, doing small repairs, organizing, cutting craft materials, etc.
- Help from home: Grant research & writing
Contact: email Sam Calhoon
The Longmont Recreation Services SCOPE (Supportive, Captivating, and Original Programs & Experiences) provides specialized support and recreational opportunities to people with disabilities and encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreational program and activities.
Our programs rely on YOU, our volunteers for its success! Help make a difference in the lives of people with special needs.
Volunteer Opportunities through SCOPE:
- Coach a Special Olympics Sports team (one night per week for one hour)
- Play as a Unified Partner on a Special Olympics Sports team
- Help us host at our monthly themed social events!
SCOPE relies on a great community of volunteers and sponsors to support individuals, teams and programs. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the SCOPE Office.
Training and orientation available. Background check required for all volunteers 18 & older.
Volunteer Descriptions
Coach – plans and leads practices and gameplay according to City of Longmont and Special Olympics rules; facilitates athlete learning by providing encouragement, support, instruction, drills, and corrective feedback; ensures athlete and partner safety; fosters a positive team environment; models good sportsmanship; assists program coordinator in completing all required paperwork for competition entry. Coaches must complete the Class A Volunteer Application and other Special Olympics Colorado coaching requirements found at www.specialolympicsco.org/volunteer/coach, in addition to City of Longmont Volunteer training and orientation.
Partner – player without disabilities who plays alongside SCOPE athletes in practices and Special Olympics competitions; facilitates athlete learning by providing encouragement and support; models good sportsmanship; is a team player. Unified Partners must complete the Class A Volunteer Application found at www.specialolympicsco.org/volunteer/unified-partner prior to competition play.
Sponsor – provides material and/or financial support to a the program, including equipment, uniforms and monetary contributions. For sponsorship opportunities and details, email the SCOPE Office, or call 303-651-8394.
November 9, 2024
Time: 8am- 11am-ish
Volunteer Position: Course Marshals- direct and cheer the runners on the race course
Check In Location: Altona Middle School- 4600 Clover Basin Dr, Longmont
Who can volunteer?
Everyone is welcome to volunteer! Families, friends, seniors, adults, teenagers, anyone! This is a great opportunity for High School students who are trying to earn volunteer hours as well!
**Age requirement: without an adult, 16 years and older (may have to drive to volunteer location after check-in). Younger ages accepted with accompanying, supervising individual 16 years or older.
How do I sign up?
Contact: email Sam Calhoon or call 303-774-4694
