Volunteer

Location : Various Dublin Locations
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 202300003
Department: Parks & Community Services
Opening Date: 07/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
The City of Dublin provides many opportunities for volunteerism in our community. Find out where you might best be suited to volunteer:

City Events

• Teens Wanted - The City of Dublin is always teenagers who are looking for fun volunteering opportunities at the City's many seasonal events and festivals. Teens can earn volunteer credit toward school and club requirements.
• Event/Individual Volunteers - The City of Dublin offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at its events. A typical shift is between two and three hours on either a Saturday or Sunday.

Dublin Heritage Park and Museums
Share Your Experience and Learn New Skills

Dublin Heritage Park and Museums opened in 2011, and volunteers are often needed to help provide tours to the public. The Kolb House is a 1910 Craftsman Bungalow built by one of Dublin's early founders. This historic house museum is unique because it has all of the original family furniture and belongings. Together, they tell the story of the Kolbs' journey from Bavaria and settlement in Dublin.As a docent, you will learn and enjoy meaningful time spent in a beautiful park setting. You will be sharing with the public Dublin's agricultural past. Training materials and coaching will be provided to fully prepare you to give great tours. You will develop new skills while making new friends and learning more about Dublin's history. Volunteers are asked to give three hours a week.With the variety of volunteer needs at , you may choose to work with the public (children or adults), or behind the scenes, sharing your skills or learning new ones. Many of our volunteer opportunities are for one-time special events, while others require an ongoing commitment. The volunteer program offers the flexibility to match our needs with your schedule, skills, and interest.

• Ways to Volunteer: Assist with educational programs, become an interpretive guide, share history, or work at lively special events
• Reasons to Volunteer: Acquire new skills, help preserve local history, make new friends, meet visitors of all ages from around the world and share your experience with others.

Interpretive Guides - Help us to inform and educate children and adults by becoming a historical interpreter. You will receive all the necessary materials and training to become an integral part of the Heritage Center as it continues to expand.

For More Information

For questions about volunteer needs at Heritage Park and Museums, please contact at 925-452-2100.
Dublin Senior Center
The Dublin Senior Center, located at 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard, relies heavily on volunteers to help serve the seniors in the Dublin community. Our hours of operation are weekdays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Center is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The Dublin Senior Center Program is a part of the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department. Our vision is, "Creating rewarding friendships, intriguing activities, and a lifestyle of possibilities."

We have two basic categories of volunteer opportunities:

1. Clerical/Office
2. Activities/Events

Dublin Sports Leagues

• Youth Basketball Coaching Fun opportunity to work with youth in your community.Individuals who are interested in coaching Junior Warriors Basketball are encouraged to apply now by completing the application , and a
• Youth Basketball Referee/Scorekeeper -Great opportunity for youth to be part of a team and to learn about sports operations. Must be at least 15 years old.

Apply today Fingerprinting is required of all volunteer staff 18 years of age or older. For more information about year-round volunteer opportunities in the sports program please call (925) 452-2160.

Dublin Shannon Community Center & Family Services

Do you enjoy working around youth and high energy activities like camps and pre-school? Apply for one of the many opportunities where you can learn the ins and outs of youth recreation and family services, part of the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department. The Shannon Community Center, located at 11600 Shannon Avenue, relies on volunteers to help serve the youth and families in the Dublin community. Join our team

We have three basic categories of volunteer opportunities:

1. Clerical/Office
2. Activities/Events
3. Camps

For more information about year-round volunteer opportunities at the Shannon Community Center please call (925) 452-2160.

Dublin Pride Week (one week every April)

• Senior Projects - Volunteers are needed to assist elderly citizens in taking care of home maintenance projects such as house cleaning, yard work, washing windows, painting, etc. There are no special skills required, just a willingness to help out.
• School Projects - Volunteers are needed to complete designated school improvement and beautification projects. There are no special skills needed to do this job.
• Park Projects - Volunteers are needed to complete designated park improvement and beautification projects. There are no special skills needed to do this job.
• Creek Clean-Up - Volunteers are needed to clean up various creeks within the City. A staff member will be at each creek location with the volunteers.
• Non-Profit Organizations - Volunteers are needed to assist non-profit organizations with maintenance projects such as painting, yard work, washing windows, etc. There are no special skills required, just a willingness to help out.

Volunteers are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food that will be presented to food banks that solely service Dublin, such as the Children's Emergency Council, the Well Christian Community, and others.

Contact

For more information, please contact the City of Dublin's Public Works Department by email at or call 925-833-6630.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

For information on other opportunities in the community, please visit the

Minimum Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

Fingerprinting is required of all volunteer staff 18 years of age or older.

City Events

• Seasonal Events and Festivals - Teens can earn volunteer credit toward school and club requirements. Contact for more information.
• Event/Individual Volunteers - The City of Dublin offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at its events. A typical shift is between two and three hours on either a Saturday or Sunday.

Dublin Heritage Park and Museums

• Docent volunteers are asked to give three hours a week.
• Many of our volunteer opportunities are for one-time special events, while others require an ongoing commitment. The volunteer program offers the flexibility to match our needs with your schedule, skills, and interest.
• Interpretive Guides will receive all the necessary materials and training to become an integral part of the Heritage Center.

Dublin Senior Center

Most volunteer opportunities require a weekly ongoing commitment from 1-4 hours. Volunteer shifts are scheduled Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Fingerprinting is required of all volunteer staff 18 years of age or older.
Dublin Sports Leagues

• Youth Basketball Coaching - Fingerprinting is required of all volunteer staff 18 years of age or older.
• Youth Basketball Referee/Scorekeeper -Fingerprinting is required of all volunteer staff 18 years of age or older.

Dublin Pride Week (one week in April)

There are no special skills required, just a willingness to help out.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

For information on other opportunities in the community, please visit the
THE SELECTION PROCESS

The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview/oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and/or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age.

The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Human Resources Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change.
There are no benefits for volunteer positions.
Teens can earn volunteer credit toward school and club requirements.
01

Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Do you meet the age requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Select your preferred program area(s) you are applying for (mark all that apply):

• After School Recreation
• Aquatics (The Wave)
• Community Events / Festivals
• Heritage Park and Museums
• Preschool Programs
• Senior Center
• Sports Programs
• Summer Camps

03

Are you a Junior Warriors Coach?

• Yes
• No

04

Indicate your availability for WEEKDAYS:

• 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
• 6:00 PM-12:00 Midnight

05

Indicate your availability for WEEKENDS:

• 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
• 6:00 PM-12:00 Midnight

06

If you could create your own work schedule (days of week/time preference) what would it be?
07

Describe the type of volunteer services you are looking to complete. This could be ongoing, one-time for a specific project or event, a pre-determined time period or to satisfy a certain number of hours, etc. Use the box below to describe your situation and provide any other relevant information.
Required Question

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