Newport Recreation Center Opportunities
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GIVE
BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Teach
a Class
Share your expertise in fitness,
wellness, arts, crafts or whatever your special talent may be. We welcome
new instructor proposals. New classes are offered throughout the year.
If you are interested,
please contact Dee Buchanan at the Newport Recreation Center at 265-7783
Be
a Volunteer
Use your time and talent to make a difference in our community. As a volunteer you will gain valuable work experience, learn new skills, and develop new friendships. Volunteers are welcomed as youth leaders, mentors, instructors, cardio attendants, community gardeners and facilities assistants. Volunteer applications are available at the Newport Recreation Center.
Be a Mentor
Being a mentor is a great way to make a difference in our community. Mentors and youth have fun together. They enjoy all kinds of recreational activities from flying kites and kickball to playing chess or baking cookies. Mentors and mentees are matched based on their interests. They create lasting memories to treasure for a lifetime. Research on our mentor programs points to the powerful, positive, lasting impacts. Mentees are: 52% less likely to skip school, 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs and more likely to get along with their families and peers.
Many youth, families, and seniors participated in recreational opportunities thanks to the financial assistance program. Donations made throughout the year go toward supporting this program, which assists the economically disadvantaged. Additional fundraising efforts go to buy equipment and supplies for youth programs to keep costs low. Donations may be made in general or made for a specific program, project or person. If you would like to make a donation please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 265-7783.