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VOLUNTEERS IN PARKS @ VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission's mission is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs & services. Volunteers and volunteerism play an important role in helping CCPRC achieve it's mission through stewardship efforts, program support and operational assistance.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cart Assistant @ Isle of Palms County Park | 37 | 4/27/2019 | 9/1/2019 | |
| Green Team @ Isle of Palms County Park | 16 | 4/27/2019 | 8/31/2019 | |
CHARLESTON SPRINT TRIATHLON SERIES @ JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
The five-race Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series at James Island County Park features 600-yard freshwater swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5K flat run. Over 30,000 people have raced the series over the years, and the series has been honored as one of the top ten Charleston Signature Sport Events by the Charleston Metro Sports Council.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Breakdown | 5 | 5/19/2019 | 8/11/2019 | |
| Course Monitors & Water Stations | 5 | 5/19/2019 | 8/11/2019 | |
| Course Set Up | 5 | 5/17/2019 | 8/9/2019 | |
| General-I’ll Do Anything!!! | 5 | 5/19/2019 | 8/11/2019 | |
| Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up | 0 | 5/18/2019 | 8/10/2019 | |
| Race Day Packet Pick-Up Volunteer | 5 | 5/19/2019 | 8/11/2019 | |
HOPS AND VINES @MCLEOD PLANTATION
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Volunteer | 0 | 5/24/2019 | 6/13/2019 | |
MOONLIGHT MIXER @ FOLLY BEACH FISHING PIER
Shag the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Pier, where DJ Jim Bowers will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music for you all night long.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Attendant | 0 | 5/24/2019 | 9/13/2019 | |
MOTOWN IN THE MOONLIGHT@ THE MT.PLEASANT PIER
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Attendant | 0 | 5/4/2019 | 9/21/2019 | |
MULLET HAUL 5K & 10K TRAIL RUN @MULLET HALL EQUESTRIAN CENTER(Johns Island County Park)
The Mullet Haul features both a 5-mile and a 10-mile race on the trails of the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park. While not required, we encourage racers to sport their mullets, either authentic or artificial, as part of this themed event.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Monitors & Water Stations | 1 | 4/27/2019 | 4/27/2019 | |
| Race Day Packet Pick-Up Volunteers | 1 | 4/27/2019 | 4/27/2019 | |
| Set Up, Food Prep and Beer Server | 1 | 4/27/2019 | 4/27/2019 | |
SALUTE THE SOLSTICE CHARLESTON YOGA FEST @ JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission, Move IT! Charleston County, and the Charleston yoga community present the 2019 Salute the Solstice Charleston Yoga Fest at James Island County Park. Throughout history, solstices and equinoxes have been sacred points to honor the flow of life on earth. The Summer Solstice is a time for us to come back to balance, and thrive in the joys of life. As the sun rises to the highest point in the sky, Charleston will gather to Salute the Solstice, celebrating our connection and the light that is within each of us. This gathering is an opportunity to practice with teachers from Charleston's yoga studios. You'll experience meditation, 108 Sun Salutations, safe hands-on adjustments, live music and the sweetness of moving in nature.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check In Volunteer | 0 | 6/20/2019 | 6/20/2019 | |
| General Volunteer | 0 | 6/20/2019 | 6/20/2019 | |
| Photographer | 0 | 6/20/2019 | 6/20/2019 | |
| Pre-Race Prep | 1 | 6/10/2019 | 6/10/2019 | |
| Set up and Break Down Crew | 1 | 6/20/2019 | 6/20/2019 | |
SHAGGIN' ON THE COOPER @ THE MT. PLEASANT PIER
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for summer and Shaggin’ on the Pier! Live music will fill the air with local bands performing throughout the season at the Mount Pleasant Pier. Gates open at 7:00pm and the music begins at 8:00pm. All ages are invited to let loose, breathe in the ocean breeze and dance the night away under the stars.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Attendant | 0 | 4/27/2019 | 9/7/2019 | |
SPECIAL NEEDS SUPER HERO PARTY@ THE TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT VISITORS CENTER
Held at the Cooper River room at Town of Mt. Pleasant Visitors Center
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Volunteer | 1 | 5/1/2019 | 5/1/2019 | |
STARLIGHT YOGA AT FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK
Sand serves as the classroom floor and crashing waves as the soundtrack at this flowing yoga class with instructor Ji Hwang.
Rain date will be Thursday, June 14.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Assistant | 1 | 6/6/2019 | 6/6/2019 | |
THE GREEN TEAM
Through park sweeps, resource recovery, and other volunteer activities, the CCPRC Green Team will have fun while doing their part to protect their county parks.
The Green Team will:
i. help to encourage and protect the stability, integrity, value, and beauty of the County Park's natural and historical resources
ii. cultivate an ethic of stewardship
iii. make Charleston's County Parks a model of environmental stewardship for the region
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Landing Sweep @John P limehouse Landing | 1 | 7/20/2019 | 7/20/2019 | |
| Beach Sweep @ Folly Beach Fishing Pier | 2 | 6/15/2019 | 11/16/2019 | |
| Beach Sweep @ Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve | 1 | 8/17/2019 | 8/17/2019 | |
| Beach Sweeper @ Kiawah Beachwalker Park | 1 | 10/12/2019 | 10/12/2019 | |
| Boat Landing Sweep @Wappoo Cut Landing | 1 | 12/14/2019 | 12/14/2019 | |
| Boat Landing Sweep @WO Thomas Jr Landing | 1 | 5/11/2019 | 5/11/2019 | |
WHEEL TO SURF-ADAPTIVE RECREATION SURFING @FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK
This unique event provides individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to experience surfing! Adaptive surfing staff from partner organizations Ocean Cure and Adaptive Surf Project will provide instruction and assistance in a controlled environment.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfing Registration and Set Up/ Clean Up @ Folly Beach | 1 | 5/4/2019 | 5/4/2019 | |
| Beach/Participant Transport | 2 | 5/4/2019 | 5/4/2019 | |
| Surfing - Shallow Water Safety | 2 | 5/4/2019 | 5/4/2019 | |
| Surfing- Deep Water Safety | 2 | 5/4/2019 | 5/4/2019 | |
| Surfing -Mid Water Safety | 2 | 5/4/2019 | 5/4/2019 | |
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY@ OLD TOWNE CREEK COUNTY PARK
Explore West Ashley's beautiful Old Towne Creek County Park during Wine Down Wednesday. Guests will enjoy wine, food truck fare, and live music at this hidden gem located in West Ashley
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID Checker | 0 | 4/24/2019 | 5/8/2019 | |
| Wine Server | 0 | 4/24/2019 | 5/8/2019 | |
Mission Statement
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission will improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services.
