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Volunteers in Parks
Welcome to Republic Parks & Recreation’s Volunteers in Parks (VIP) Program! If you are seeking out volunteer opportunities with our department, we strongly encourage you to become a VIP Member. As a member, you can indicate the types of events or programs you would like to assist with and get some great perks along the way. Once you register, a VIP Program car decal will be sent to you along with a welcome letter. Our hope is that you’ll tell your friends and family about the program so they can get involved too!
On the VIP Sign-Up Form, we ask that you indicate which events and/or projects you would like to assist our department with. As the date of the event or program gets closer, additional details will be sent to you. On the day of the event or program, you will receive your official VIP Member t-shirt that you will wear at the event and at any future events or projects you volunteer for. As a VIP Member, your volunteer hours will also be tracked. An annual VIP Recognition Event will be held in appreciation of our members.
Community businesses and organizations are also encouraged to sign up as a VIP Community Partner. We would love to find a project for your team to work on together. As a VIP Community Partner, your business or organization will be recognized at any events in which you volunteer and at the annual VIP Recognition Event. Additionally, you will be sent a VIP Community Partner decal to display at your business or organization.
To get started, please fill out the appropriate form below.
Any questions can be directed to Karsen Forbis, Operations & Programming Administrator, at 732-3500 or kforbis@republicmo.com.
Would you like to join our VIP Program? If so, please fill out our VIP Sign-Up Form to become a member and additional information will be sent to you.
Want to sign your business or organization up to be a VIP Community Partner? That's great! Please fill out our VIP Community Partner Sign-Up Form and we will contact you to talk about the different volunteer opportunities we may have available for your group!
Why volunteer?
YOU will get to:
- Enjoy our properties and special events
- Try new things and develop new skills
- Get to know our staff, patrons, and community
- Spend time volunteering with your friends, family, or co-workers
- Support to run our programs and events
- Help building ties within our community
- To help develop skills within our community
VIP Members can be of any age or ability as long as they are able to complete the tasks given to them. For our younger volunteers ages 8-12, parental help and/or supervision will be necessary. Those ages 13 and older can volunteer without parental supervision. Tasks can range from parking assistance, to activity supervision, to crowd control and more.
A successful volunteer takes initiative and is dependable, flexible, and teachable.