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Volunteer 

Volunteer Program Mission Statement:

Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities that enhance our parks and programs, foster community engagement, and cultivate a skilled future workforce.

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is actively seeking volunteers to assist with our programs, services, and community special events.

 New Volunteers

New Volunteers Application and Sign Up Process 

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1.  Create an account by submitting the General Volunteer Application Form

2. Volunteers who are under 18 years of age require parent/guardian consent. Upload the Youth Waiver to your volunteer profile by logging into your account on MyImpactpage.com  Select [MY PROFILE], [Additional Info], [Upload Files to Volunteer Profile]. 

  • Volunteers must be age 13+  unless approved in advance by the event supervisor. 

3. Once you have submitted an application, you may log in to your LARPD volunteer account on MyImpactpage.com. You can also download our phone app through this LINK.

4. Select the [Opportunities tab] and sign up for a Volunteer opportunity by clicking the [+ Sign Up] or [Signup for Selected] button (App).

Current Volunteers

Current Volunteers Sign Up Process 

1. Log in to your LARPD account on MyImpactpage.com . You can also download our phone app through this LINK.

2. Select the [Opportunities tab] and sign up for a Volunteer opportunity by clicking the [+ Sign Up] or [Signup for Selected] button (App).

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CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES 
NEW! Ho Ho Holiday Carnival (12/21) 

Volunteer with the LARPD Open Space team at the Ho Ho Holiday Carnival at Sycamore Grove Park on December 21st! 

An ad for "Ho Ho Holiday Carnival" on 12/21/2024 at Sycamore Grove Park, 5-7:30 pm, with Santa, snowflakes, and Christmas trees.

They are seeking volunteers to help set up, run the carnival games, and help clean up the event.  There will be games, face painting, and holiday snacks.

Be sure to dress for the weather. This is an outdoor event.

Date: Saturday, 12/21

Time: Two shifts:1-5 PM Set Up or 4-7:30 PM Event and Clean Up

Location: Sycamore Grove Park- Arroyo Rd entrance (5049 Arroyo Rd)

We are also looking for a lead volunteer to help check in volunteers for this event. Prior LARPD volunteer experience preferred. Age 16+.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrea McGovern amcgovern@larpd.org or 925-373-5724. 

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NEW! Noon Year's Eve (12/31) 
Promotional flyer for "Noon Years Eve Celebration" on 12/31 with disco balls, time & location details.

Volunteer for this family-friendly fun at our first-ever Noon Year's Eve event!

Skip the midnight countdown and join us for a lively celebration with games, crafts, dancing, and light refreshments.

Volunteer Opportunity Description: Help out at the food, craft, and game areas and break-down.  

  • Shift: Friday 12/31 from 9:30 AM - 1 PM
  • Location: Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Avenue
  • Program contact: Makenna Nation, mnation@larpd.org, 925-373-5731

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We are also looking for a lead volunteer to help check in volunteers for this event. Prior LARPD volunteer experience preferred. Age 16+.

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Sycamore Grove: Open Space Volunteer Days - Ongoing 

Upcoming Dates:

  • December 21st
  • January 18th, 2025
  • February 15th, 2025

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Join the LARPD Rangers for a volunteer work day in the park every third Saturday of the month. From removing invasive plants to litter pick-ups to trail maintenance, volunteers will help maintain Sycamore Grove Park as a beautiful and healthy place for visitors and wildlife.

Participants will hike out into the park, possibly going off trail.

Please dress for being outdoors; sun protection and layers are recommended. Bring water as well! If you have gloves, please bring them. Otherwise, we have some spares we can provide.

Ages 14 and older.  Individuals and groups are welcome 

May contain: clothing, shorts, glove, art, collage, plant, vegetation, person, footwear, shoe, hat, t-shirt, soil, adventure, hiking, leisure activities, nature, outdoors, accessories, and glasses

 

Sycamore Grove: Native Garden Work Day - Ongoing 

Native Garden Work Day at Sycamore Grove Park

Upcoming 2025 Dates: 

  • 1/27, 10am-12pm @ Wetmore
  • 2/28, 10am-12pm @ Arroyo
  • 3/14, 10am-12pm @ Wetmore
  • 4/11, 9am-11am @ Wetmore
  • 5/16, 9am-11am @ Wetmore

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Native Gardens at Sycamore Grove Park!  Our gardens highlight plants native to our area and their incredible ecological and cultural connections.  We are always happy to have volunteers help out around the garden, regardless of their experience with gardening and/or native plants.  Tasks change seasonally and include:

  • Weeding
  • Leaf Removal
  • Mulching
  • Planting
  • Seed Collecting
  • Pruning

We will provide volunteers with tools and gloves to work in the garden, but volunteers are more than welcome to bring their own tools and gloves.

If you have any questions about this volunteer opportunity, please feel free to reach out to ccardosi@larpd.org

Neighborhood Park Ambassador - Ongoing 

Description of duties:

  • You can visit any Livermore Park(s), pick up litter where needed, and report observations, including noting any necessary repairs.
  • As an NPA, you can choose your own schedule. Please log your volunteer hours to help us keep track of them.
  • Please download the MyImpact app on your phone to report observations and log in and out for hours: https://support.betterimpact.com/siteguide/my-impact-app/

Schedule: Self-scheduled, one hour per week minimum

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Questions?  Please email us: jdeszily@larpd.org