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Volunteer Tyler
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Volunteer Tyler Ph: (903) 531-1100
212 N. Bonner Ave Fax: (903) 531-1248
Tyler, Texas 75702 City Email
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What is Volunteer Tyler?
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Volunteer Tyler offers opportunities for people in and around the City of Tyler who want to use their talents, skills, knowledge, and passions to make Tyler a better place to work, live, raise a family and visit.
Our goal is to create an elite group of volunteers who serve in
useful and creative ways throughout the many Departments in the City of Tyler. These volunteers will increase the paid staff’s
abilities to better respond to the needs of Tyler’s citizens and visitors. Volunteer Tyler promises to provide citizens meaningful and worthwhile opportunities to benefit themselves and the city. |
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Who can be a volunteer?
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- Retirees, senior citizens
- High School and College students
- Youth aged 14+
- Service groups looking for projects
- People wishing to give back to their community by contributing their time and expertise
- People who want to update their skills
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How do I become a volunteer?
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- Complete an application.
- Adult applicants are screened with a background check and a reference check.
- Attend a volunteer orientation to learn more about Volunteer Tyler and so we can get to know you better.
- The Volunteer Coordinator will then place you in a position of your interest within a City Department or for a special event.
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Download an application and return to the Volunteer Coordinator in the Human Resources Department located at City Hall.
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New Adult Volunteer Application
New Youth Volunteer Application (ages 14-17)
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For more information or if you have any questions email us! City Email
When we work together for a better community, everyone benefits!
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PARKS AND RECREATION:
AFTER SCHOOL TUTOR & AIDES - 10 Positions Open
Monday - Friday 1 hour each day. Hours 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Parks is seeking volunteers with a background in education and the ability to work well with children. This position will require assisting students grades K - 8 with math and/or reading.
SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANTS - 2 Positions Open
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 3 to 4 hours depending on the event - hours vary but flexible.
Parks need volunteers to help setup for events, serve refreshments. One-time, Short-term or Ongoing opportunities.
CLERICAL ASSISTANCE - 2 Positions Open
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Flexible hours (1 to 40 hours a week).
Glass Center needs volunteers that can help with office clerical work, answering phones and greeting visitors.
SENIOR CENTER RECEPTION - 1 POSITION
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Flexible hours
Senior Center needs a volunteer that can help with general office/clerical work, including answering phones, giving tours of facility and greeting visitors. This person should enjoy working with senior citizens.
SENIOR CENTER MAINTENANCE - 1 Position
One to two days a week. Flexible hours
Senior Center needs a volunteer to help with general facility upkeep and cleaning. Including: painting, cleaning after events, setup and take down of decorations, and organization of storage.
Gallery Main Street
HOSPITALITY RECEPTION - 1 Position Open
Gallery Main Street is seeking volunteers to act as a front desk ambassador.
This person will greet visitors, answer phones, keep computerized records up to date, develop a liaison with the Heart Of Tyler, Inc. and the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce in order to promote the city in a positive light to visitors. An interest and understanding of art, graphic design and image manipulation, event coordination and historic preservation is highly desired. The volunteer must also be able to assist with matters of business development, publicity and marketing.
Gallery Main Street
Tyler Public Library
BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM - 2 Positions Open
Once a week for 1 - 2 hours, hours are flexible.
The Library’s Book Buddy after-school program is seeking volunteers with a passion for reading and the ability to work well with children. The Book Buddy will lead story-time using materials provided by the library, such as books, puppets, coloring sheets and reading enhancements.
SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANTS - 1 Position Open
As needed; days and times will vary.
This person must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work well with the public and children, as well as the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Job duties may include: set-up/decoration of rooms, assisting with crafts, greeting guests, taking and distributing photos.
Tyler Public Library
DRIVERS - 1 Position Open
Thursday Mornings
The Tyler PD needs a person that can drive Patrol cars and other PD vehicles that need to go to the barn or to repair shops around the city.
DATA MANAGEMENT- Multiple Positions Open
Once a week for 2+ hours
Assist data management with filing, purging, updating case files, copying, and shredding police records. Must be detailed oriented, able to accurately file in numeric order, and stand for 2+ hours. Occasional heavy lifting may be required.
DATA ENTRY: PAWN TICKETS - 1 Position Open
Once a week for 4 hours
Assist the Tyler Police Department in reviewing pawn tickets and entering in information into the computer system. Must be detail oriented, respect confidentiality, and enjoy data entry.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING ENFORCEMENT – Multiple Positions Open
Schedule varies, minimum four hours per month
Volunteer will assume responsibility of issuing citations to violators of accessible parking spaces, in accordance with the City of Tyler Code of Ordinances set forth by the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, take photographs of the vehicles, and testify in court when necessary.
CITIZENS ON PATROL – Multiple Positions Open
Schedule varies
The Citizens On Patrol program recruits volunteers interested in actively patrolling their own neighborhoods for the purpose of observing and reporting suspicious, criminal or potentially dangerous activity. Volunteers provide information to aid the Police Department’s law enforcement efforts and increase communication between citizens of Tyler and the Police Department.
DRIVER AND PARTS RUNNER - 1 Position Open
Monday - Friday, up to 8 hours per week
The Vehicle Services Department is in need of an inventory delivery driver/parts runner. This individual will help with inventory audits, filing, and picking up and delivering vehicles and parts.
Traffic Engineering
PAINTER - Multiple Positions Open
Saturday Mornings for 4 - 6 hours
The Traffic department needs volunteers to prepare and paint parking meter posts using a scraper and paint brush. Must have general knowledge of painting and be able to bend over for at least five minutes at a time.
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Volunteer Tyler is off to a great start. Stay tuned for the June 2012 report!
To view a copy of the 2009-2010 Semi-Annual Progress Report click on this link: REPORT
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