Department: Parks and Recreation
11/19/2010 TO UNDETERMINED

DESCRIPTION: Share your photography skills by volunteering at Lenexa events or helping with other special projects. Lenexa is known as the "City of Festivals" and we can always use assistance in capturing these special community moments by a volunteer photographer. Photographers may also be requested to photograph recreation classes, city projects, and department events.

REQUIREMENTS:  Volunteer must be age 16 or older. Must be able to walk around event for approximately 2-4 hours at a time. Comfortable approaching event participants to photograph. Volunteer will use their own camera. Volunteer will sign Volunteer Photography Agreement and agree to all requirements within the agreement. Must provide city a copy of photos within 48 hours of event and allows city to use photos with unlimited rights. Volunteer will retain the ownership rights of photographs. Program manager will e-mail the Volunteer Photography Agreement after volunteer has applied for position.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

General Photographer :  OPEN The city will contact photographer as needs arise to photograph events or projects.

Department: Parks and Recreation
01/01/2010 TO UNDETERMINED

DESCRIPTION: If you're tired of trash cluttering our streams and parks, join Lenexa's newest volunteer effort! Adopt-A-Spot offers groups AND individuals the opportunity to have a lasting and long-term impact on the community by keeping our public spaces clean and litter-free.

REQUIREMENTS:  You can adopt a spot by committing to clean it three times a year for two years. Adopt-A-Spot is flexible, allowing you to choose the dates and times for cleanups, as well as the spot you want to adopt – as long as it’s not already spoken for. You can choose from spots all over the city: a park, trail, stream or even a neighborhood. This opportunity is available to all ages and activity levels. Children under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian’s permission to participate. The City of Lenexa will provide adopters with gloves and trashbags for the cleanups.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Adopt-a-spot Crew Leader :  OPEN Organize and lead a group in adopting a spot.

Department: Parks and Recreation
02/09/2011 TO UNDETERMINED

DESCRIPTION: The Senior Center is seeking out an individual or individuals who are interested in leading our group in progressive bridge.

REQUIREMENTS:  It is helpful to understand bridge rules but not necessary.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Group Leader :  OPEN The leader is responsible for checking in participants, organizing progressive play, and monitoring the program. The leader may also actively participate in the program at the same time. The time committment is from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday's of the month. We will accept applicants who may work 1 -3 days per month.

Department: Parks and Recreation
02/07/2011 TO UNDETERMINED

DESCRIPTION: Senior Dances are held each Monday from 1-3:00 p.m. KC Swing band plays each Monday to a group of drop- in dancers. The dancers enjoy the exercise and camaraderie of their fellow dancers. Dancers also get the opportunity to meet new dancers. A mini break with snacks is served during the intermission. The participants pay a $4 fee to participate

REQUIREMENTS:  Enjoy music and the senior population.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Senior Dance Monitor :  OPEN The monitor will register participants, collect fees, assist with the break area, straighten up supplies and report supplies that are needed. The monitor may work on a rotating schedule- approx 1-2 x per month based on availabilty. The time committment is from 12:30- 3:00 p.m. on Mondays. There will be a break in July where there will be no dances.

Department: Parks and Recreation
10/09/2011 TO UNDETERMINED

DESCRIPTION: Are you interested in making the environment better by restoring our natural park lands to native plants? Shrub honeysuckle is an invasive species in Kansas and when it is allowed to grow it blocks out light from reaching native plants. Left to grow the honeysuckle will reduce the diverse plant life into a monoculture which is unhealthy for wildlife. Invasive plants tend to have shorter roots, when invasive plants are near a stream it can make the soil unstable and prone to erosion.

REQUIREMENTS:  Adults preferred, children must be 15 years old all children under the age of 18 must have an adult volunteering with them. Volunteer must be able to use loppers and other hand tools appropriately.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Black Hoof Park Honeysuckle Removal 2/26/11 :  FULL Saturday, February 26, 2011 Black Hoof Park 12:00 -3:00 p.m. Join a team of volunteers to remove invasive honeysuckle from Black Hoof Park. Volunteers will sign another release at the time of volunteering. If under the age of 18 and parent/guardian is not volunteering with student must have signed prior to attending. Plan to dress for the weather – layers are best. Bring work gloves, drinking water and loppers. We will have some tools on site.

Black Hoof Park Honeysuckle Removal 11/5/11 :  FULL Saturday, November 5, Black Hoof Park 12:00 -3:00 p.m. Join a team of volunteers to remove invasive honeysuckle from Black Hoof Park. Volunteers will sign another release at the time of volunteering. If under the age of 18 and parent/guardian is not volunteering with student must have signed prior to attending. Plan to dress for the weather – layers are best. Bring work gloves, drinking water and loppers. We will have some tools on site.

Black Hoof Park Honeysuckle Removal 2/25/12 :  OPEN Saturday, February 25, 2012 Black Hoof Park 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join a team of volunteers to remove invasive honeysuckle from Black Hoof Park. Volunteers will sign another release at the time of volunteering. If under the age of 18 and parent/guardian is not volunteering with student must have signed prior to attending. Plan to dress for the weather – layers are best. Bring work gloves, drinking water and loppers. We will have some tools on site.

Department: Parks and Recreation
03/16/2012 TO UNDETERMINED

DESCRIPTION: If you have a special talent that you would like to share with youth, teens, adults or seniors please volunteer with Lenexa Parks and Recreation. Some areas of interest may be arts and crafts, theater, sports, dance, nature, after school activities, and music.

REQUIREMENTS:  All recreation volunteers must complete the application process prior to volunteering. This clearance process takes approximately 7-10 business days before one is eligible to volunteer in this capacity. Depending on the type of population the volunteer will be working with an interview and background check may be required. We encourage volunteers to commit 20 hours or more of service for recreation programming.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Youth Programming :  OPEN Volunteer must have an interest in working with youth ages 3-17. Background checks will be required.

Adult Programming :  OPEN Volunteer must have an interest in working with adults.

Senior Programming :  OPEN Volunteer must have an interest in working with seniors.

Rain Barrel Class Preparation :  OPEN Assist with preparing rain barrels for class. Must be 18 years or older.

Department: Parks and Recreation
04/28/2012 TO 04/28/2012

DESCRIPTION: The Hershey's Track and Field Games are a success thanks to our many dedicated volunteers. If you love working with children and want to encourage physical fitness volunteer today. The Hershey Track and Field Games are held every year for youth ages 6-14. The event allows them to compete on the regional level and to advance clear to the national level as they win (ages 9-14 for advancement). It will take place at Shawnee Mission North High School, 7401 Johnson Drive on Saturday, April 28.

REQUIREMENTS:  Volunteers should be able to stand for three hours, be able to bend down to measure if assisting with softball throw or standing long jump.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  4/20/2012
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Event Timers :  OPEN Volunteers will assist with timing running events. Shifts 7-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Field Event Workers :  OPEN Volunteers will assist with field events. Shifts 7-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Standing long jump :  OPEN Volunteers will assist with measuring and administering the standing long jump. Shifts 7-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Softball Throw :  OPEN Volunteers will assist with measuring and administering the softball throw. Shifts 7-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Department: Parks and Recreation
06/09/2012 TO 06/09/2012

DESCRIPTION: Lenexa Parks and Recreation is partnering with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to host a fishing derby. The derby will take place in Black Hoof Park at Lake Lenexa on June 9, 2012, 9 a.m. - noon. Children ages 6-12 will participate. The derby is a catch and release derby. Volunteers are needed to assist with measuring fish length and assist families that may not be comfortable fishing.

REQUIREMENTS:  Must be 13 years or older. If between the ages of 13-15 adult supervision is required. Volunteers must be comfortable with assisting participants measure fish. Volunteers duties may include helping children take fish off the hook.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  6/1/2012
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Fish Derby Assistant :  OPEN Volunteers will assist with the fishing derby sharing their enthusiasm for the sport. Position time is 8:45-noon. We will meet at the Stone Wall Shelter near the boat ramp.

Department: Parks and Recreation
06/22/2012 TO 06/23/2012

DESCRIPTION: The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, Kansas State Championship will be held Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, 2012, at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Hundreds of volunteers are needed throughout the weekend to assist with various aspects of the event. This competition event is enjoyed by 20,000+ spectators and barbeque teams come from across the nation to participate in this nationally recognized event. Come out and be a part of this saucy event!

REQUIREMENTS:  Requirements specific to volunteer position.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  5/18/2012
Accepting Applications:  NO

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

BBQ Judge :  OPEN During the contest 240+ judges are needed to judge seven meat categories. Judges are required to attend the entire competition from 11 am - 3 pm. Attendance at the training session on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 pm at the Lenexa Community Center is recommended. KCBS certified judges preferred.

BBQ Judge - Table Captain :  OPEN Approximately 36 Table Captains are needed during the competition. Table Captains lead their table of judges throughout the judging process. Table Captains do not judge BBQ entries. Responsibilties: deliver samples to table for judging, maintain judges' slips and, most importantly, check each slip for completeness. Table Captains must be in attendance for the entire competition from 11 am - 3 pm. Each Table Captain will receive a complimentary "Table Captain" shirt.

Department: Parks and Recreation
07/02/2012 TO 07/04/2012

DESCRIPTION: Do you enjoy the excitement of running or community events? Come out and get the best spot in the house. You can interact with the runners who compete from the Kansas City area in this special holiday tradition. Volunteers can assist with packet pick up area from; passing out bib numbers, t-shirts, and other information at our packet pick up, directing the runners, posting results, and finish line area.

REQUIREMENTS:  All volunteers must be 14 years and older. If younger than 15 years of age, volunteers must be supervised by an adult. There are different shifts available.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  6/27/2012 or until filled
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Finish Line Help :  OPEN Help assist at finish line on Race Day: removing chips from shoes, assist with refreshments, assist with posting results and other misc duties as needed.

Packet Pick up Assitance :  OPEN July 2nd 3- 7 p.m. July 3rd 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. July 4th- Race Day- 5:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Department: Parks and Recreation
05/29/2012 TO 07/11/2012

DESCRIPTION: Assist the Lenexa Lazers Swim and Dive Team have a successful season. Volunteer opportunities exist throughout the season (May 29-July11).

REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to be outside in warm weather for long periods of time. Some jobs will require standing for shift.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Program Assistance :  OPEN Volunteers will be helping coaches and staff to make practices and swim/dive meets successful.

Department: Parks and Recreation
07/14/2012 TO 07/15/2012

DESCRIPTION: This is your chance to help a local service club raise funds for their charities and assist the Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department in this 17th annual Bike event. The route starts and ends at Black Hoof Park in Lenexa. The route is a 6 mile ride with the opportunity to ride multiple loops. Taking a moonlight walk along the trail to the award-winning Lake Lenexa dam spillway provides the opportunity for riders to enjoy this new addition. Volunteers are needed to help assist in lighting of the courses (with flashlights), course monitoring, directions along the route, bike rack check in area, registration of riders and hikers etc. 50-75 volunteers are used and needed to assist us in this effort. Who needs sleep, you can sleep after it is all over. Event shifts will range from 8 p.m.- 2:30 a.m.

REQUIREMENTS:  All volunteers must be 14 years and older. If younger than 15 years of age, volunteers must be supervised by an adult. There are different shifts available.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  until filled
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Course monitors- packet PU and other :  OPEN A variety of positions will be available. The Optimist Club will contact you to find out the best fit and times that meet our needs.

Department: Parks and Recreation
08/11/2012 TO 08/11/2012

DESCRIPTION: Each summer, Lenexa Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Lenexa Animal Control, sponsors a day to celebrate pets. The 2012 Tails on the Trails pet festival, held on Saturday, August 11 at the Ad Astra Swimming Pool and surrounding trails and shelter area, features pet related vendors, educational demonstrations and a pet show. Visitors may bring their pets to compete in the pet/owner look-a-like contest, participate in the popular dog swim or shop for some great pet merchandise.

REQUIREMENTS:  Volunteers will assist with the event. If under the age of 15 volunteer must be supervised by an adult. The volunteer shifts will be approximately four hours, including training time. Must be able to stand for shift. Must be comfortable interacting with human and animal participants.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  8/1/2012
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Dog Swim Door Monitors :  OPEN Volunteer will monitor doors to the swimming pool making sure that pets do not leave the pool area without their owners. Volunteers also assist in getting patrons to leave after swim time is over. Shifts are from 9am-11:30pm and 11:30pm-2pm.

Dog Swim Registration :  OPEN Volunteer will assist in registration of dogs for swims. Volunteer must be comfortable checking dog tags of each pet that enters the pool. Shift is from 9am-noon.

Vendor set-up :  OPEN Volunteer will assist vendors in unloading vehicles and setting up their tents and the rest of their booths. Shift is from 7:45a.m.-9a.m.

Information Booth Assistance :  OPEN Volunteers will be assisting in running the information booth. Passing out dog waste bags to program participant and helping people sign-up for door prize drawings. Shifts are from 9am-11:30am and 11:30am-2pm.

Department: Parks and Recreation
10/20/2012 TO 10/20/2012

DESCRIPTION: The Lenexa Chili Challenge is October 19-20, 2012 in Old Town Lenexa. This Midwest Regional Open Championship hosts 150 plus teams to compete in the CASI ( meat only) or Homestyle chili contest. The contest also included entries in the Salsa and Wing contest. Along with many great samples to taste, there will be games, live music, concessions, vendors, and children's activities.

REQUIREMENTS:  work 2-6 hour shift

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Chili or Salsa Judges :  OPEN Judges are expected to judge 1-3 rounds of chili or salsa. Time frame is from 11 a.m.- 3:00p.m. Specific times will be assigned according to need and availability.

Wing judges :  OPEN Judge Wings approximate time is from 1-3 p.m. Due to scheduling, it may not be possible to judge both the wings and the chili events

Judging Area Assistance :  OPEN Help assist in judging area; greeting, check-in, scoring, distribution of cups, table monitor, and other duties as needed. Time: varies but can be worked into judging times.

Department: Parks and Recreation
06/22/2012 TO 10/20/2012

DESCRIPTION: Does it frustrate you when you see someone put a plastic bottle in the trash when there is a recycling bin right next to it? If so, help us take action by volunteering to gently remind people to recycle their waste at Lenexa's festivals. As a Event Recycling Ambassador you will be responsible for speaking to festival goers as they dispose of waste by encouraging them to sort it into the proper recycling or trash bins. Ambassadors will not be sorting the waste themselves. The Ambassadors will monitor waste bags replacing full bags with new liners. Beginning and end shifts will help with setting up and tearing down recycling stations.

REQUIREMENTS:  All volunteers must be 10 years or older, if between the ages of 10-15 volunteer must be supervised by an adult (unless otherwise noted). The volunteer shifts will be approximately four hours, including training time. Volunteer shifts are typically Friday and/or Saturday.

Background Check:  NO
Application Deadline:  NO DEADLINE
Accepting Applications:  YES

POSITIONS (Full or Open)

Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle :  OPEN The Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle is June 22-23, 2012 at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street and Lackman. Besides the responsibilities listed above, volunteers will speak to teams encouraging them to be a "Green Team" by recycling at their booths and giving out recycling bins to teams and providing bags for recycling. Shifts are Friday , 9am-1pm, 1pm-4pm, 4pm-7pm, 7pm-11pm(18 & older only), 11pm-2am(18 & older only); Saturday 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm.

Lenexa Spinach Festival :  OPEN The Lenexa Spinach Festival is on Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th and Lackman Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215. The Lenexa Spinach Festival is a day to celebrate Lenexa's heritage. Many family friendly events and acitivities are planned along with the art, fine craft and antique show. Event recycling volunteer shifts are from 8:30am-12:30pm, 12:30pm-5:00pm. Number of volunteers needed: 2 per shift

Lenexa Chili Challenge :  OPEN October 19-20, Old Town Lenexa (Santa Fe and Pflumm) - Over a 150 contestants cook in this fun fall event. Event recycling ambassadors will also be responsible for encouraging teams to become a "Green Team" and provide teams with recycling bags as needed. Shifts are Friday 3:30pm-6:30pm and 6:30pm-10pm; Saturday 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm and 3pm-6pm.