[Archived] Alexandria Offers Several Volunteer Opportunities

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	May 25, 2005 PIO# 167-05/jps	Barbara J. Gordon, Public Information Officer, or Jacob Patterson-Stein, Public Information Intern, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

Alexandria Offers Several Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Alexandria offers many opportunities for volunteers. The City is seeking volunteers for the upcoming U.S./Alexandria Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 9, at Oronoco Bay Park, 7 N. Lee St. Volunteers for the celebration will assist with stage management and provide general logistical support.

Volunteers will be needed for the 2005 Fall Festival for the Arts on Sept. 10 and 11. Participants will serve as greeters, information assistants, and pedestrian and traffic controllers.

People interested in volunteering can become an important part of the City’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities. Volunteers will assist with cultural arts, senior citizen programs, special events, therapeutic recreation programs and activities, youth sports, recreation center advisory councils, and the parks.

Volunteers must have their own transportation to all events. People interested in working with minor children must undergo state and federal background investigations. The City is in great need of youth sports coaches and all youth sports volunteers are provided with training opportunities.

For more information about volunteer opportunities with the City, contact Debbie Brown Anderson or Jack Browand at 703.838.4343.

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