Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Month

2011
December, 2011 - Ms. Joan Howard
November, 2011 - Mr. Joel Ellioff
October, 2011 - Ms. Sonja Chen
September, 2011 - Ms. Vigil Beth Rapiz
August, 2011 - Ms. Bethany Lum
July, 2011 - Mr. Jamie Freid
June, 2011 - Ms. Catherine (Kate) Harrison
May, 2011 - Mr. Michael Jordan and Mr. Mike Bellefeuille
April, 2011 - Ms. Juliana Minyard
March, 2011 - Mr Bill Arnold
February, 2011 - Mr Ed Williams
January, 2011 - Ms. Catherine Ryan

2010
Volunteer Awards Recognition and Ms. Fran Horn, Volunteer of the Year

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District gratefully accepts the aid of volunteers that routinely work over 90,000 hours annually and help make the District the resource that it is while enriching our community.

Why Volunteer?

There is a need and you can make a difference! You can meet new people and make new friends You can learn about your community and contribute to the community's well-being. You can develop your new skills (professional growth) You can use old skills You can learn something new (personal growth) You can gain a sense of accomplishment You can earn credit for school Receive recognition You can have fun!

How do I get involved?

Call (510) 888-0102 for general information and referrals to specific H.A.R.D. volunteer jobs.
Also contact Donna Fitzwater, by e-mail volunteer@haywardrec.org

Select a volunteer opportunity, complete a volunteer application, complete orientation and training, and begin volunteering. That is it! The more you give, the happier you will be!

Aquatics | Photocentral |  Adobe Art Gallery | Wildlife | Theatre | Senior Programs

Contact sites & program directly for volunteer opportunities

881-6735 - Adobe Art Gallery
317-2314 - Adult Sports
881-6703 - Aquatics
881-6735 - Art
881-6755 – Ashland Community Center
317-2300 - Skywest Golf Cour se
888-0200 - Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course
670-7270 - Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
670-7275 - Kennedy Park
881-6717 - Parks Department
317-2302 - Playgrounds Programs
881-6778 - Programs for the Disabled
881-6721 - Photography
881-6766 - Hayward Area Senior Center
881-6747 - Sulphur Creek Nature Center - download forms
881-6738 - Kenneth C. Aitken Senior Center
881-6717 - Park Department
888-0102 - Volunteer Services - download application

Ask the staff about scheduling a visit for that specific recreation program. Get to know the staff and environment. Ask for a job description. Decide whether the volunteer job, environment, and time commitment are a good match for you.