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Recreation

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Recreation Opportunities Introduction

Kelsey Creek Farm
	Kelsey Creek Farm Summer Volunteer
	Kelsey Creek Equine Volunteer (New)
	Kelsey Creek Equine Volunteers (Returning)

Highland Community Center
	Highland Center Recreation Assistant
	Special Recreation Class Assistant

North Bellevue Community Center
	North Bellevue Community Center Front Desk Reception
	North Bellevue Community Center Meal Preparer
	North Bellevue Community Center Host
	North Bellevue Community Center Gardener
	North Bellevue Community Center Blood Pressure Assistant

South Bellevue Community Center
	Boys & Girls Club Assistant

Bellevue Youth Theatre
	Bellevue Youth Theatre Crew

Other Recreation Volunteering
	Swim Instructor Aide
	Skate Park Assistant
	Voices of Diversity Production Assistant
	Youth Sports & Fitness C.I.T.
	Youth Sports Coach

Kelsey Creek Equine Volunteer (New)

New participants register online at myparksandrecreation.com. Registration will begin in mid-March.

Number of Positions: Varies
Days: Weekdays
Hours: 8 am -4:30 pm
Department: Parks & Community Services
Season: Summer, plus special events. No program during fall and winter.
Job site: Kelsey Creek Farm Park, 410 130th Place SE
Length of commitment: Must be able to attend the entire two week session
Training (required): Saturday, June 15 1-3pm
Position reports to: Pam Myers
Age: 12-18
Work environment: Farm/Outdoors
State Patrol Check required: Yes
Fee: $10 Resident/$15 Non-Resident

Sessions (Each session is 2 weeks):
Program number
73890 8 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thurs Jul 8-18
73891 8 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thurs Jul 22-Aug 1
73892 8 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thurs Aug 5-15
73893 8 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thurs Aug 19-22 (one week only)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Volunteers primary task is to work with children in pony programs
• Volunteers pay close attention to students; they do not over socialize with other volunteers during class or trainings.
• Volunteers talk to and involve the students, making their class experience fun!
• Volunteers are aware of their student and keep them safe from horses’ hooves and mouths.
• Volunteers are respectful and aware of their horse and its actions.
• Volunteers assist with the set-up and take down of pony classes, trail course, and crafts.
• Volunteers complete assigned jobs and tasks promptly and enthusiastically.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Interest in horses
• Tolerance to be on your feet for a physically active day,
• Ability to work in diverse weather conditions,
• Capable of understanding and following directions,
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Volunteers must be able to attend entire two week session
• Pass a skill test.
• Must register in Class.

BENEFITS PROVIDED:
• Learn techniques of "natural horsemanship."
• Teens work together as they learn about care and management of horses and the daily activities on a working farm.
• Preparation for future employment
• Education about the community and Kelsey Creek Farm
• Sense of responsibility
• School credit for community service

DRESS CODE:
All volunteers are required to wear:
A volunteer T-shirt (will be provided)
Proper attire for farm environment
Closed-toed shoes; no sandals

REGISTRATION:
Registration is required. Visit myparksandrecreation.com or call 425-452-6885 or e-mail Kelseycreekfarm@bellevuewa.gov.

NOTE: Due to program popularity, participants my only sign up for only one of the following Kelsey Creek Farm programs: Farm volunteer, Equine volunteer or Art Day Camp Assistant

Contact Information

Kelsey Creek Farm - Volunteers
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Pam Myers
Phone: 425-452-7688
E-mail: pmyers@bellevuewa.gov