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Volunteer Information

Community Involvement is an important key in staying active, keeping current, and making a difference in the lives of those around you.  The Washington Township Recreation Department has many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities vary and time commitments range from a few hours a year to a regular schedule each week.

Volunteer Contact Information:

Tom Cote
Washington Township Recreation Center
895 Miamisburg Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
433-0130
tcote@washingtontwp.org

Volunteer Applications can be found at the Washington Township Recreation Center or on our website (Online Volunteer Application). Fill out and return the application to Tom Cote at the recreation center.

Volunteer Positions:

Kiosk Attendant: Volunteer will man the kiosk area, greet and assist customers in a positive manner and assist with the card swipe procedure. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Youth Sports Head Coach: Attendance at all games & practices (includes Saturdays), fundamental knowledge of the sport, ability to communicate promptly and positively with parents, participants, official and league coordinator. Must be at least 17 years of age.

Youth Sports Assistant Coach: Regular attendance at games and practices (includes Saturdays), fundamental knowledge of the sport, ability to communicate promptly and positively with parents, participants, official and league coordinator. Must be at least 15 years of age.

Wall Belayers: Volunteer will assist the open climb supervisor with belaying climbers, set up and tear down of the wall and light maintenance. Must be at least 13 years of age and capable of passing a climb/belay certification course.

Middle School Dance Chaperone: Volunteers will assist staff members in supervising student behavior, crowd and foot traffic control, identification checks, and communication. Must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate, and able to kindly redirect inappropriate student behavior.

Program Assistant: Volunteers willing to share their recreational experience and knowledge may work with a class instructor to conduct activities, events, clinics, classes or clubs must have experience in the program area.

Back Stage Crew: Each show, our staff selects and trains an elite group of volunteers to work backstage. We need light board operators, sound mixers, follow-spot operators and costume, props and shift crew. Must be at least second grade and older.

Theatre Ushers: Ushers help seat our patrons, tear tickets and sell concessions during intermission. Ushers receive a complimentary ticket to see that day's performance. Must at least 13 years of age.

Rec West Assistant Supervisor: Volunteers will help patrol the facility and ensure that all patrons are safe. This will include assisting youth with equipment checkout and set-up, overseeing various games, and joining children in activities as appropriate. Must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate, and able to kindly redirect inappropriate student behavior.

Teen Program Leader: Volunteers willing to share their recreational experience and knowledge may develop activities, events, clinics, classes or clubs aimed at providing teenagers with instruction needed to safely participate in the area of interest. Must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate, able to kindly redirect inappropriate student behavior and have experience in the program area.