Teen Volunteer Program

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to the Alameda community while learning valuable leadership & job skills and a strong work ethic? Then look no further! The Spring Teen Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for teens and tweens to learn while working with K - 5 youth in ARPD RAP Programs and earning community service hours on Wednesdays after school from 3:00pm to 5:30 pm.

Spring Teen Volunteers are responsible for assisting ARPD Program Leaders facilitate RAP program activities such as sports, games and enrichment activities. Volunteers help with program set-up, break down, clean-up, preparation and various other duties assigned by ARPD staff.

Volunteer applicants are interviewed to determine program acceptance. Volunteers must attend a mandatory training (details below) responsible for tracking and submitting their own timesheet to earn community service hours.

How to be a teen Volunteer! Closely follow these steps:

• Complete an Application: Applications are available at the ARPD Office or at the Underground Teen Center. Submit your application with payment to Alameda Recreation and Park Department no late than Thursday, March 7, 2024.
• Attend the mandatory interview from 4:00pm - 4:45pm in room 390 at the Veteran's Memorial Bldg, 2203 Central Ave. at Walnut on Monday March 11, 2024
• Please note, you will not receive an email reminder for your interview.
• If accepted, attend the mandatory Teen Volunteer Program Training on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in room 390 at the Veteran's Memorial Bldg., 2203 Central Ave.

There will be no volunteer hours on Wednesday April 10, 2024

Site Location will be given the day of Training.

Parents/ Guardians:

Your tween/ teen is responsible for all correspondence regarding the Spring Teen Volunteer Program. Questions, concerns, emails, and phone calls regarding this program should come directly from your teen/ tween to Ashley Cendejas, Recreation Assistant at acendejas@alamedaca.gov, or 510-747-7575. Thanks for your cooperation!