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Who can volunteer?
Everyone is welcome! Non-profit organizations, Corporations, Businesses, Clubs, Master Gardeners and
Naturalists, Neighborhood Associations, Scouts and individuals are volunteers.
Volunteer Options
• Officially Adopt-A-Park or Trail – three times per year and commit to continue.
• Work on an “As-Needed” basis – periodically with no long term commitment.
• Work on a Special Project or Process – examples include Eagle Scouts and Master Gardeners and Master
Naturalists, or an ongoing habitat restoration.
What else do I need to know?
Safety and Personal Protective Equipment Depending on the jobs performed, safety equipment such as gloves,
goggles, sturdy shoes, earplugs, sun hats, or sunscreen may be appropriate. The Volunteer Coordinator will discuss this
with volunteers so you can be as comfortable as possible. Gloves and tools are provided by Fayetteville Parks and
Recreation. It is vital that all volunteers wear close-toed shoes.
Absences Volunteers who cannot report for their job assignments should notify the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as
possible. If it is necessary to cancel a scheduled day, please speak with Parks and Recreation Staff member in
advance of your scheduled work date.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Volunteers who are disabled should bring those needs to the attention of the
Volunteer Coordinator. Fayetteville Parks and Recreation complies with ADA guidelines and will make every effort to
accommodate whenever possible.
Dress Code We want you to be comfortable and wear appropriate clothing for the task assigned; we ask that our
volunteers project a professional image in their attire.
Drug Free Workplace Fayetteville Parks and Recreation has a vital interest in maintaining a safe and efficient work
environment for volunteers and employees. Use of drugs or alcohol, or being in an impaired condition is not tolerated.
Violation of this policy will result in the termination of one’s status as a volunteer.
Plant Collection No plants or seeds may be installed or removed from any park property unless authorized by a
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Staff Member.
Harassment
No volunteer should experience any harassment. Incidents of this nature should be reported immediately to
the Volunteer Coordinator or Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Director or staff member for investigation.
Weather
If there is inclement weather, you may reschedule your workday with the appropriate Volunteer Coordinator.
Emergency
Any volunteer who observes a medical or any other type of emergency should call 911 first then contact a
Parks and Recreation staff member.
Grievances about work-related issues should be discussed with an appropriate Parks Division Staff Member. Every
attempt will be made to resolve a problem through a discussion process. However, if a matter remains unresolved, it will
be referred to the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Director so a final resolution can be reached.
Park Patron Relations As a volunteer you represent Fayetteville and have an important role to play in enhancing the
visitor’s perception of Fayetteville Parks. Volunteers should always be friendly and helpful. If a visitor’s question cannot
be answered, the visitor should be directed to an appropriate staff member for an answer. If a volunteer observes
inappropriate behavior from a visitor, they should report the problem immediately to the Volunteer Coordinator or the
group representative.