Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the ...

Ramsey County Community Parks and Recreation Human Services Department - Volunteer - Volunteer Services Program Unit
160 2015 East North Kellogg Van Dyke Boulevard, Street Room 9800
St. Maplewood, Paul, Minnesota MN 55109 55101-1494
Telephone: (651) (651) 266-4090 748-2500 Fax: Fax: (651) (651) 266-4439 748-2508
E-mail: parks@co.ramsey.mn.us
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation
Department, please complete the application and return it to:
The steps to becoming a volunteer include:
1. Complete an application.
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department
Attn: Volunteer Program
2015 North Van Dyke Street
Maplewood, MN 55101.
2. Have 3 favorable references—we send letters to the references you list on your application,
please provide complete information.
3. Interview with the Volunteer Coordinator.
4. Undergo a background study consisting of a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension background
check and Adult/Child Protection records checks.
5. Attend a mandatory orientation session for new volunteers.
6. Receive a work assignment.
Please contact us at (651) 748-2500 if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Angela Mens-Eastman
Green Spaces, Fun Places Volunteer Coordinator

Date:
Volunteer Application
Name: Birthday (month/date): /
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department - Volunteer Program
2015 North Van Dyke Street
Maplewood, Minnesota 55109
Telephone: (651) 748-2500 Fax: (651) 748-2508 E-mail: parks@co.ramsey.mn.us
Work Phone:
E-mail Address:
Have you ever been convicted, given a
suspended sentence, placed on probation or
imprisoned for any violation of the law
If yes, explain:
Please list any volunteer service related tasks
that you should not be involved in due to a
disability or health condition; also identify any
accommodations that we could make:
Employer (or previous employer):
Address/Telephone:
Occupation (or previous occupation):
Please list any previous volunteer experience.
Organization/Contact Person Duties Date
Please list four references.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Name/Relationship Address or E-mail Address Telephone
I understand that the information requested on this application will be used for volunteer assignment and record keeping,
and that all information will be held confidential, except where release is authorized. I hereby authorize the Ramsey
County Parks and Recreation Department Volunteer Program to conduct an inquiry of any or all references, employers
and schools (past or present). I authorize the afore mentioned parties to release pertinent information to the Ramsey
County Parks and Recreation Department Volunteer Program.
Signature/date:
An equal opportunity employer—affirmative action employer

Volunteer Service Information
How did you learn of our volunteer program
How long are you willing to commit your services
family member
web page
other (please specify):
friend
walk in
3 months 6 months
9 months 1 year
other (please specify):
How frequently do you wish to volunteer
What are your preferred days/times (please circle)
weekly
other (please specify):
monthly
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thr. Fri. Sat.
Morning Afternoon Evening
Do you speak any language(s) other than English
If yes, which one(s):
What are your hobbies and interests
What type of volunteer experience interests you
Volunteer Coordinator Notes:
School/grade:
Name of parent/guardian:
If under age of 18 years, complete this section
Telephone number where parent/guardian can be reached:
Day:
Cell:
Parental/Guardian Consent
I hereby give
permission to perform volunteer service for
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department. I understand that in the event of an emergency,
you will attempt to contact me. However, if I am unable to be reached, you may contact:
Name/relationship:
Day phone:
Cell phone:
I also give consent to take whatever emergency steps necessary to safeguard the health and welfare
of my child.
Parent/Guardian Signature/date:

Volunteer Opportunities
Park Partner:
Adopt-a-Park
Adopt-a-Trail
Dog Park Guardian
Earth Day Site Coordinator
Flower Gardener
Park Clean-Up
Special Projects
Trail Clean-Up
Tamarack Nature Center:
Junior Naturalist - (youth volunteers)
animal care, day camp assistants, special events, and maple syruping
Office Assistant
Program Assistant
Trail Guide
Citizen Science -
bluebird monitoring and monarch larva project
Outdoor Assistants -
maple syruping, buckthorn, seed collecting, and restoration projects
Many of the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department volunteer
opportunities are seasonal and have limited positions.
Please call (651) 748-2500 for questions and the availability of current
volunteer opportunities.