17-05-2025
City of Bettendorf seeks Park Ambassador volunteers
The City of Bettendorf's Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for its award-winning Park Ambassadors Volunteer Program.
'The Park Ambassadors are a group of volunteers who are passionate about our city's parks andcommit to helping keep them safe and clean,' said Meredith Fabrizius, recreation coordinator. 'They volunteer their time to monitor parks in the evenings, which is an added resource to the Parks & Recreation Department and the Bettendorf Police Department.'
Community Impact
The Park Ambassadors Volunteer Program was founded more than 20 years ago. There have been 100+ park ambassadors who have given a total of 10,000+ hours of their time. In 2023, the Park Ambassadors won the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association's 'Best Volunteer Group' Award
These 'Good Will Ambassadors' give directions, provide information on park activities, watch forvandalism, offer help to park patrons, encourage patrons to abide by established park rules, and serve as an extra set of eyes and ears for the Bettendorf Police Department and Parks Maintenance Division.
A new format for the 2025 season will allow for a more streamlined process with less work required of the ambassadors. Ambassadors are sent out in pairs. Ambassadors can choose shiftsthat work conveniently with their schedules from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day Weekend.
The Parks & Recreation Department gives each volunteer a hat and a shirt so they can be easily identified, as well as a city vehicle to patrol the parks.
Qualifications
To qualify, you must be over the age of 18 and have a valid driver's license. High-school students ages 16+ who are looking to earn service hours are welcome to volunteer with a parent or guardian. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check. You are not required to livein Bettendorf.
Applications can be filled out here or picked up at the Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf.
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