Volunteer Opportunities

Why volunteer?

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

• Office Support at City Hall
  For answering phones and office support tasks.
  Need a people person with great customer service skills, phone and computer experience to support the staff on an as needed basis
• Public Works Assistants
  Monday – Friday Flexible scheduling
  Public Works Building 7315 Cornell Road
  Provide “hands on” assistance for a variety of park projects
• Pioneer Park Butterfly Garden Maintenance
  Flexible scheduling
  Contribute your gardening experience to the maintenance of this unique garden
• Adopt-a- Bed/Park Flowerbed Maintenance
  Flexible scheduling
  Enjoy the outdoors while helping to maintain our park flowerbeds by weeding & deadheading during the summer
• Adopt-a- Road/Spot
  Flexible scheduling
  Enjoy the outdoors while helping to contribute to a litter free and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods, parks and roadways.
  

Adult, Teen, Family Volunteer Opportunities

• Public Works Department Cardboard Recycling Project
  Adults, Teens & Families
  Saturday September 17/ October 15, 10:00am – 1:00pm
  Public Works Building 7315 Cornell Road
  Assist the staff by removing cardboard from vehicles

Volunteer Leaders Needed for City Commissions

Each of the following commissions is in need of at least one more member to complete their volunteer team:

•  Environmental Advisory Commission – Members provide education and information to the public and are a resource for the City on yard waste, recycling, storm water management, water resources management, air pollution control, noise pollution control and soil and landscape protection and protection of flora and fauna. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. One Commission position is open for the term beginning 1/31/12.
• Landmarks Commission – Members are responsible for the preservation of Montgomery’s historical, architectural and archaeological heritage. The commission conducts research and provides continuing education to foster awareness of the City’s heritage. Meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm. One Commission position is currently open.

For further information and/or to apply for any of the above positions, contact DeAnna Gross at 792-8329 or dgross@ci.montgomery.oh.us.

Adult Volunteer Application Form
Youth Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Contract
Volunteer Participation Form
Volunteer Organization Waiver

Tips for Volunteers – Volunteers are a precious resource for the City of Montgomery. We want you to be comfortable, safe and knowledgeable in your role as a volunteer. We will do our best to match your skills/interests with our volunteer positions. To help accomplish this, you will be asked to sign a Waiver and Release form. This form is for your benefit as the City provides secondary medical coverage to volunteers should they be injured. In addition, you will be given instruction at your event to make sure that you are comfortable and knowledgeable in your volunteer position. Also, any necessary protective equipment will be provided to you at your volunteer event. To assure your comfort, you will be informed of the appropriate clothing for your event. At large events all volunteers will be identified with a wrist band. You will have a contact person before starting your volunteer shift. You will also have support at your volunteer event from the Citizen Involvement Coordinator, Staff Liaison or a Board/Commission member.  Your contact person and/or the support people will make sure you receive breaks and release at the end of your volunteer shift.  Everyone will work together to help make sure you have a comfortable, safe and knowledgeable experience as a City of Montgomery volunteer.

Volunteering is a rich and rewarding experience. Volunteering allows you to:

• connect with your community –neighbors, City staff, businesses
• become involved and make a difference in your community
• meet new friends
• give back and have a sense of accomplishment
• grow as a person
• have fun volunteering

Here at the City of Montgomery we value our volunteers and thank you immensely for giving your time to help make the City of Montgomery the wonderful city it is.