Friends of Ballard Park attributes much of its success to the many volunteers who have helped the organization over the years. From the first board members to everyone who sets up pumpkins at the Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour, our organization is able to grow because of the generous support of members of the community.
If you're interested in volunteering please call us at 401.619.3377 or drop us an e-mail at info@ballardpark.org.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At many of our events we need help setting up or monitoring the trails. Call 619.3377 if you are interested in volunteering or e-mail us at info@ballardpark.org
BOARD & COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
On the Board
The board of directors is an eclectic group of people who are
dedicated to preserving, protecting and maintaining Ballard Park.
Its goals including enhancing the providing for an exceptional
passive cultural, historical and educational resource.
Call 619.3377 or e-mail us at info@ballardpark.org.
On A Committee
If you have limited time but would still live to get involved,
join a committee and work with our board of directors on a
fundraiser, event or our organization's long term strategies.
Call 619.3377 or e-mail us at info@ballardpark.org.
The board of directors is an eclectic group of people who are
dedicated to preserving, protecting and maintaining Ballard Park.
Its goals including enhancing the providing for an exceptional
passive cultural, historical and educational resource.
Call 619.3377 or e-mail us at info@ballardpark.org.
On A Committee
If you have limited time but would still live to get involved,
join a committee and work with our board of directors on a
fundraiser, event or our organization's long term strategies.
Call 619.3377 or e-mail us at info@ballardpark.org.
FEB 19, 20 * 4th Illuminated Garden
-- Help set up and breakdown event which includes the display of thousands of lights in the park's quarry meadow.
-- Serve as greeter during tour hours on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 pm.
JULY 17 * 4th Annual Molly Finn Battle of the Bands
The STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
works with staff and members of the City’s Parks Department
to create a public awareness program that promotes
Ballard Park’s trail system, educates the public regarding the
plant and animal life at the park and restores park grassland
and pond systems. It will also develop and document an annual
work plan which identifies maintenance needs, the general health
of plants and animals as well as practices that would improve
the park. Additionally, larger capital projects will be recognized
so that funding may be raised to undergo needed work.
Birders, herbalists, gardeners, people with knowledge of
wildlife, water management or a general interest in
landscape preservation are encouraged to call.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The committee will work with staff to build upon current
programming and develop a five year plan which results
in every Newport public school student visiting the park at
least once per year and encourages participation from private
schools and community partners.
MAY 2009 FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE
Help us plan a fundraiser for Friends of Ballard Park. Recruit
your friends to attend the Spring party at Holly House.
3rd Annual MOLLY FINN BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMMITTEE
Help to plan the Summer event, secure sponsorships and ads for the program, volunteer at the event.
works with staff and members of the City’s Parks Department
to create a public awareness program that promotes
Ballard Park’s trail system, educates the public regarding the
plant and animal life at the park and restores park grassland
and pond systems. It will also develop and document an annual
work plan which identifies maintenance needs, the general health
of plants and animals as well as practices that would improve
the park. Additionally, larger capital projects will be recognized
so that funding may be raised to undergo needed work.
Birders, herbalists, gardeners, people with knowledge of
wildlife, water management or a general interest in
landscape preservation are encouraged to call.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The committee will work with staff to build upon current
programming and develop a five year plan which results
in every Newport public school student visiting the park at
least once per year and encourages participation from private
schools and community partners.
MAY 2009 FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE
Help us plan a fundraiser for Friends of Ballard Park. Recruit
your friends to attend the Spring party at Holly House.
3rd Annual MOLLY FINN BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMMITTEE
Help to plan the Summer event, secure sponsorships and ads for the program, volunteer at the event.
-- Direct traffic
-- Roadies
-- Volunteer Coordinators
-- Band Check In
-- Refreshment Station Volunteers
-- Tabulate Band Scores
-- Greeters
-- Clean Up & Break Down Crew
OCT 16 *8th Annual Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour
-- light candles
-- greet event goers
-- usher in trails
