There are many opportunities for people to get involved in their community with Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
“We always need volunteers in lots of different capacities,” said Katey Legg, Director of Gloucester PR&T. “Volunteers are literally the lifeline of Parks and Rec,” Athletics Supervisor Ron Alston added.
There is something for everyone when it comes to volunteering with PR&T. According to Legg, there is a volunteer who has spent several years helping with the maintenance of Beaverdam Park for 15 hours each week “just because he loves Beaverdam so much.”
Gloucester Clean Community will hand out cleanup kit supplies for those who want to help beautify the county.
“We just need you to give your time,” said Legg.
Another volunteer need is with the Gloucester Museum of History and Gloucester Visitor Center because it is “operated almost exclusively by volunteers.” Legg said these volunteers are “very hard to come by.”
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