Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities

Volunteer & Sponsorship Opportunities  

Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities is actively seeking public support in the form of Volunteerism and Financial Sponsorships.

  
Volunteers

Volunteers are an integral part of how Parks & Recreation functions. We utilize volunteer help to defer costs of our programs - so that they may be offered to everyone for a reasonable fee. Volunteers help with:

Coaching Youth Sports Teams

Volunteering at special events such as:      Picnic in the Park, Soap Box Derby, Children's Art Expo, Earth Day, Fredericksburg First Night

        Volunteering as instructors or aids for sports programs, leisure programs, and camps.

Did you know that ALL of our COACHES are volunteers?

Our coaches give of themselves to make sports a fun and meaningful learning experience for so many children in our community. No expert knowlege or experience is required, just a desire to work with kids and help them have fun with sports. We have a large library of resouces and helpful sports staff to help with any coaching questions that they may have. Please email us for more information about volunteering.

Last year, our department received over 20,400 hours of service and support from volunteers!  That is nearly equivalent to 10 full-time employees working 40 hours a week, year-round.  Wow. We wouldn't be nearly so successful without volunteers like you!

Sponsorships

Sponsorship with a financial contribution is another way that a business or individual can put advertising money to good use in our community.

Sponsorships are accepted for:
               Special Event Sponsors
               Sports Team Sponsorships
               Motts Run Reservoir Renovation Program 

Special Event Sponsors are welcome for:

E-mail our Event Coordinator for more information.

Sports Team Sponsors are also a great way to spend just a little advertising money and reach a large number of people. With a donation of $250 for one season, the Team Sponsor gets their company logo on the team jerseys, a team plaque with a team picture, and an inivitation to the end of season team party. With two or more team sponsorships, the business or individual is invited to the Annual Parks & Recreation Volunteer Banquet and is duly recognized and honored for their community spirit. Click here to download the Sports Sponsorship form. Email your questions.

Motts Run Reservoir Renovation Program is seeking to improve parking and install running water and permanent restroom facilities at Motts Run Reservoir. With your finanical contribution, you will help citizens to enjoy the outdoor fishing, hiking and nature trails that are part of our City's popular outdoor nature facility. For more information on Motts' fundraising needs, please click here for a pdf document. Email your questions.

Donations of materials, supplies and in-kind services  Donations of materials and supplies are another way that many individuals and organizations choose to help with our programs.

Please contact us if you have a resource to offer to the community through the Parks & Recreation department. (540) 372-1086 ext. 203 or E-mail us.
  
  
 Annual Recreation Commission Volunteer Banquet 

Every year in November, the Fredericksburg Recreation Commission hosts their annual Volunteer Banquet. It's our opportunity to award and thank the volunteers and contributors that make it possible to offer our services to the community.
 

We are preparing now for the Volunteer Banquet, scheduled for November 2013.

Invitations are sent to those who have contributed by August 31, 2012:
                  50 or more hours of volunteer service
                  $500 or more in financial donations or materials
                  200 or more hours of facility usage

In addition to a banquet dinner, these individuals and businesses are recognized and given a special thank you gift. It's a wonderful evening to thank those who've helped througout the years.

For more information about our banquet, please E-mail us.

Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities
(540)372-1086