Volunteer

Community Involvement Program

Courage, Vision, Determination, Civic Interest and Selfless Service have made the Buhl Community Recreation Center what it is today.

We are more than just a health club. We are an integral part of the community and we need the community support to continue to fulfill our mission.

We depend on our volunteers.

Maybe you have some extra time on your hands and would like to see that time used to benefit your community. You are never too old if you have the ability to contribute or you have a special skill that you would like to share with others If so, we would love to talk to you.

The Process is Simple

• Come In
• Fill out an application
• Meet our Director of Volunteers

We will check your references and conduct a brief interview matching your abilities with our needs.

Our volunteers serve at:

• The Front Desk
• Special Events
• Specific Areas
• Specific Programs

All applicants must pass child abuse and criminal background clearances

Code of Conduct

• Volunteers will, at times, wear appropriate attire, appear neat, clean and well groomed.
• Volunteers will respond to participants with respect and consideration and will treat everyone in a fair and equal manner.
• Volunteers must use positive techniques including redirection, postive reinforcement and encouragement rather than competition, comparison and criticism.
• Volunteers represent the BCRC and they must project a positive image to the public and each other.
• Volunteers will act in a caring, honest, respectful and responsible manner at all times.
• Smoking or the use of tobacco in the presence of program particpants or paretns during volunteer hours is prohibited.
• Possession or use of any type or weapon is prohibited during volunteer hours.
• Using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs during volunteer hours is prohibited an will be cause for termination.
• Profanity, inappropriate jokes or any other behavior of this type is prohibited.
• Harassment in any form in the presence of program participants, parents, other volunteers or staff is prohibited.
• To protect BCRC volunteers, program members and staff, at no time during a program or recreational activity may a volunteer be alone with a single person where he or she cannot be observed by others.
• Volunteers will respect a person’s right not to be touched or looked at in ways that may make that person feel uncomfortable and respect their right to say “no.”

Free Membership

We offer a free membership program to reward our volunteers for their service

• 1 hour per week for a youth membership
• 3 hours per week for an adult membership
• 6 hours per week for a family membership