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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers for Parks and Recreation events and activities must be at least 14 years old unless otherwise specified. One exception is Miracle League games, where kids under the age of 14 can volunteer alongside an adult.
Special Events
FamilyFest
This event will be in January 2027. Volunteer sign-up begins in December 2026.
Easter Egg Hunt
This event will be in April, 2026. Volunteer sign-up begins in April 2026.
Independence Day Celebration
This event will be on July 3-4, 2026. Volunteer sign-up begins in June 2026. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
Paint-a-Pumpkin
This event will be in Fall 2026. Volunteer sign-up begins in September 2026.
Trick or Trout
This event will be in Fall 2026. Volunteer sign-up begins in September 2026.
WinterFest
This event will be in December 2026. Volunteer sign-up begins in Fall 2026.
Youth Sports
Youth Volleyball
Line judge or referee for our non-competitive youth volleyball league in Winter 2027. Volunteer sign-up begins in Fall 2026.
Miracle League
Pair up with a participant during one of our non-competitive baseball games for youth with disabilities on Saturdays in April-June and September-October. Groups are welcome. Volunteers can sign up here Version OptionsVolunteer OpportunitiesHeadline.
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run
Help run pitching, hitting and running stations for this baseball and softball skills competition in on June 16, 2026. Volunteers can sign up here Version OptionsVolunteer OpportunitiesHeadline.
Can Play Sports
Pair up with a participant during one of our sports programs for youth with disabilities on weekday evenings or summer mornings. Volunteers can sign up for spring evening Can Play Diamondball here Version OptionsVolunteer OpportunitiesHeadlineor summer morning Can Play Sports Camp here Version OptionsVolunteer OpportunitiesHeadline.
Youth Sports
Coach a team (t-ball, soccer, softball, volleyball or basketball) for an entire season, including supervising games, running practices and building team comradery. Contact parksandrecreation@waukee.org or call 515-978-7381 if interested.