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Park Partnership

Minto-Brown Island Park Patrol

Cascades Gateway Park Patrol

Fire Hydrant Painting

Volunteer Recognition

Citywide Volunteer Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities at Parks Operations Division which can range from trail restoration to painting fire hydrants, from graffiti removal to any number of tasks to enhance City parks.  Individual citizens, Scouts, as well as church and other service groups frequently perform park projects.  Projects can range from one-time events to ongoing park assistance. 

Some types of projects include raking leaves, picking up litter, painting fire hydrants, placing hog fuel on paths or under play equipment, as well as many other tasks. Organized events such as Make a Difference Day, Down by the Riverside, and Arbor Day activities are listed in the specific issues of Park Lines newsletter as the date approaches.

Between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2006, a record number of 144,108 volunteer and supplemental hours were reported to Parks Operations Division, which is equivalent to almost an additional 72 full-time employees. Parks Operations would be truly lost without the dedication of these incredible volunteers and supplemental labor sources.

If you are interested in making a difference in a City park, contact Tibby Larson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-589-2197 or talarson@cityofsalem.net and begin making a difference today.