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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 | 8 | 8/23/2019 | 9/29/2019 | |
| Green Team @ Isle of Palms County Park | 0 | 8/24/2019 | 8/31/2019 | |
CHILI 5K@LAUREL HILL COUNTY PARK
Join us for the Ultra Chili 5K, participants will navigate through the majestic moss-draped trails of Laurel Hill County Park during the Chili 5K. Post-race party includes hot chili and cold beer.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Monitors & Water Stations | 1 | 11/2/2019 | 11/2/2019 | |
| Packet Pick-Up Volunteer | 1 | 11/2/2019 | 11/2/2019 | |
| Photographer | 1 | 11/2/2019 | 11/2/2019 | |
| Set Up, Food Prep and Beer Server | 1 | 11/2/2019 | 11/2/2019 | |
DAY PARK VOLUNTEERS
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Assistant@ James Island County Park | 1 | 8/28/2019 | 8/28/2019 | |
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS @JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
Believe In...Holiday Magic!
Each year, thousands of families create lasting memories at the Holiday Festival of Lights, where millions of multicolored lights illuminate the sky throughout 52 enchanting nights. Journey through three miles of over 700 magical light displays of all shapes and sizes. Park your car and enjoy family activities, shopping, food, entertainment, and so much more!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing Wall Assistant | 41 | 11/13/2019 | 12/31/2019 | |
| Giant Greeting Card Drop Off | 2 | 10/24/2019 | 10/24/2019 | |
| Giant Greeting Card Plywood Delivery | 0 | 9/12/2019 | 9/12/2019 | |
LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL @ WANNAMAKER COUNTY PARK
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the Latin world with live Salsa and Merengue music, authentic food and crafts, and plenty of activities for families to enjoy at the Latin American Festival!
Entertainment
- 12:30 p.m. Buen Ache Dance Company
- 1 p.m. Furia Tropikal
- 2 p.m. Capoeira Charleston
- 2:45 p.m. Salsa dance contest with DJ Luigi of Latin Groove Charleston
- 3:30 p.m. Orquesta Mayor
- 4:30 p.m. El Rey Tulile
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Set -Up Crew | 1 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| Beer Sales | 1 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| Children's Library Assistant | 0 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| Festival Break-Down Crew | 1 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| ID Checker | 2 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| Kids Area Attendant | 2 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| Roaming Volunteer | 1 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| Satellite Beer Server | 1 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| The Green Team - Recycling Ambassador | 2 | 10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | |
| Ticket Counter @ HQ | 0 | 10/14/2019 | 10/15/2019 | |
LOWCOUNTRY TRAIL HALF MARATHON & 5K @ MULLET HALL EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Take to the trails of Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on foot in the premier Lowcountry Half and 5k. Breathtaking fall foliage, moss-draped oaks and native wildlife provide a scenic backdrop reminiscent of days gone by. Run. Escape. Enjoy!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Monitors & Water Stations | 1 | 10/12/2019 | 10/12/2019 | |
| Packet Pick-Up Volunteer | 1 | 10/12/2019 | 10/12/2019 | |
| Photographer | 1 | 10/12/2019 | 10/12/2019 | |
| Set Up, Food Prep and Beer Server | 1 | 10/12/2019 | 10/12/2019 | |
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 | 1 | 9/13/2019 | 9/13/2019 | |
MOTOWN IN THE MOONLIGHT@ THE MT.PLEASANT PIER
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Attendant | 0 | 9/21/2019 | 9/21/2019 | |
PADDLE IN THE PARK @ JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Water Safety | 0 | 9/8/2019 | 9/8/2019 | |
| Try It Zone- Paddlesports | 0 | 9/8/2019 | 9/8/2019 | |
REGGAE NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series features traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in a beautiful outdoor setting.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Pouring | 0 | 8/23/2019 | 8/23/2019 | |
| ID Checker | 0 | 8/23/2019 | 8/23/2019 | |
| Parking Lot Attendant | 1 | 8/23/2019 | 8/23/2019 | |
| Soda Sales | 1 | 8/23/2019 | 8/23/2019 | |
| The Green Team - Resource Recovery | 0 | 8/23/2019 | 8/23/2019 | |
SAVE THE LIGHT HALF MARATHON & 5K
A half-marathon and 5K to support the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse by Save The Light, a grassroots non-profit organization that formed in 2000 to save the Morris Island Lighthouse from being lost to the sea. Both races are USATF-certified and start and finish near the Folly Beach Pier. Half Marathon is a run only event. The 5K is open to runners and walkers.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Breakdown | 1 | 2/1/2020 | 2/1/2020 | |
| Course Monitors & Water Stations | 1 | 2/1/2020 | 2/1/2020 | |
| Course Setup | 1 | 1/31/2020 | 1/31/2020 | |
| Photographer | 1 | 2/1/2020 | 2/1/2020 | |
| Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up | 1 | 1/31/2020 | 1/31/2020 | |
| Race Day Packet Pick-Up Volunteers | 1 | 2/1/2020 | 2/1/2020 | |
| Volunteer Leader | 1 | 1/31/2020 | 2/1/2020 | |
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 | 9/7/2019 | 9/7/2019 | |
| Volunteer Assistant | 0 | 9/7/2019 | 9/7/2019 | |
SPECIAL OLYMPICS Kayak Tournament @ JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheer Squad | 0 | 9/7/2019 | 9/7/2019 | |
| Floater | 0 | 9/7/2019 | 9/7/2019 | |
| On Water Safety | 0 | 9/7/2019 | 9/7/2019 | |
STARLIGHT YOGA @ MT. PLEASANT PIER
The glow of the Ravenel Bridge and the sights and sounds of Charleston Harbor provide an unparalleled backdrop for an evening of yoga with instructor Ji Hwang.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Assistant | 0 | 9/12/2019 | 9/12/2019 | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Sweep @ Folly Beach Fishing Pier | 0 | 11/16/2019 | 11/16/2019 | |
| Beach Sweeper @ Isle of Palms County Park | 1 | 9/21/2019 | 9/21/2019 | |
| Beach Sweeper @ Kiawah Beachwalker Park | 1 | 10/12/2019 | 10/12/2019 | |
| Boat Landing Sweep @ Cooper River Marina | 2 | 9/21/2019 | 12/14/2019 | |
THE RECKONING IN THE PARK @ JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer/Wine Assistant | 0 | 9/15/2019 | 9/15/2019 | |
| Dog Gate Assistant | 0 | 9/15/2019 | 9/15/2019 | |
| ID Checker | 0 | 9/15/2019 | 9/15/2019 | |
| Soda Sales | 0 | 9/15/2019 | 9/15/2019 | |
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 | 9/11/2019 | 10/23/2019 | |
| Wine Server | 0 | 9/11/2019 | 10/23/2019 | |
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.
